US Bridges

SR1532 over Crab Creek

Good

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1528 · Structure no. 000000001750196

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1532 over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1532 over Crab Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1532
CrossesCrab Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1528
RouteState Highway 1532
Coordinates35.23464, -82.61764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1532 over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1532 over Crab 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1532 over Crab Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1532 over Crab Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1532 over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.