US Bridges

SR1532 over Acre Swamp

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Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI E. of JCT SR1508 · Structure no. 000000000130157

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1532 over Acre Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1532 over Acre Swamp in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1532
CrossesAcre Swamp
Location0.6 MI E. of JCT SR1508
RouteState Highway 1532
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60656, -76.85066
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1532 over Acre Swamp built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1532 over Acre Swamp 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1532 over Acre Swamp carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1532 over Acre Swamp?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1532 over Acre Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.