SR1533 over French Broad River
PoorPosted for loadTransylvania County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.SR1504 · Structure no. 000000001750030
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 288 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1533 over French Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1533 over French Broad River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1533 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1533 over French Broad River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1533 over French Broad River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1533 over French Broad River?
The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1533 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.