US Bridges

SR1533 over Mid.Fork S.Fork New Rvr.

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · 200 FT.S.JCT.US221 321 · Structure no. 000000001890136

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1533 over Mid.Fork S.Fork New Rvr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1533 over Mid.Fork S.Fork New Rvr. in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1533
CrossesMid.Fork S.Fork New Rvr.
Location200 FT.S.JCT.US221 321
RouteState Highway 1533
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.15314, -81.64569
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2016)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mid.Fork S.Fork New Rvr. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1533 over Mid.Fork S.Fork New Rvr. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1533 over Mid.Fork S.Fork New Rvr. carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SR1533 over Mid.Fork S.Fork New Rvr.?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1533 over Mid.Fork S.Fork New Rvr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.