SR1153 over Beech Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 300 FT.W.JCT.SR1125 · Structure no. 000000001890320
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1153 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1153 over Beech Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1153 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1153 over Beech 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 2021.
How much traffic does SR1153 over Beech Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is SR1153 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1153 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.