SR1533 over Aho Branch Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 200 FT.N.JCT.SR1530 · Structure no. 000000001890237
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1533 over Aho Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1533 over Aho Branch Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1533 over Aho Branch Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1533 over Aho Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1533 over Aho Branch Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1533 over Aho Branch Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).
Who owns SR1533 over Aho Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.