SR1529 over Fork Swamp
FairPosted for loadBeaufort County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI W JCT SR1528 · Structure no. 000000000130156
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1529 over Fork Swamp is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1529 over Fork Swamp in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1529 over Fork Swamp built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1529 over Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1529 over Fork Swamp carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1529 over Fork Swamp?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1529 over Fork Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.