SR1523 over Beaverdam Swamp
FairPosted for loadBeaufort County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N JCT NC32 · Structure no. 000000000130112
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1523 over Beaverdam Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1523 over Beaverdam Swamp in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1523 over Beaverdam Swamp built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1523 over Beaverdam Swamp 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1523 over Beaverdam Swamp carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1523 over Beaverdam Swamp?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1523 over Beaverdam Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.