SR1533 over Walnut Creek
GoodMacon County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.N.JCT.US64 Nc 28 · Structure no. 000000001130200
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1533 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1533 over Walnut Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 61 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1533 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SR1533 over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1533 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1533 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1533 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.