US Bridges

SR1500 over Swamp Off Cashie Riv.

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 2.5 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1519 · Structure no. 000000000150166

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1500 over Swamp Off Cashie Riv. is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1500 over Swamp Off Cashie Riv. in Bertie 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1500
CrossesSwamp Off Cashie Riv.
Location2.5 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1519
RouteState Highway 1500
Coordinates35.92533, -76.87252
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1500 over Swamp Off Cashie Riv. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1500 over Swamp Off Cashie Riv. 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR1500 over Swamp Off Cashie Riv. carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1500 over Swamp Off Cashie Riv.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1500 over Swamp Off Cashie Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.