SR1533 over Walnut Creek
PoorMacon County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1531 · Structure no. 000000001130204
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1533 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1533 over Walnut Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1533 over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1533 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1533 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1533 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.