US Bridges

SR1533 over Weaver Creek

Fair

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. E. SR1526 · Structure no. 000000001810140

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1533 over Weaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1533 over Weaver Creek in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1533
CrossesWeaver Creek
Location0.9 Mi. E. SR1526
RouteState Highway 1533
CountyVance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.31586, -78.31742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1533 over Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1533 over Weaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1533 over Weaver Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1533 over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1533 over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.