SR1543 over Lyon Swamp Canal
PoorPosted for loadBladen County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1540 · Structure no. 000000000170065
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1543 over Lyon Swamp Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1543 over Lyon Swamp Canal in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1543 over Lyon Swamp Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR1543 over Lyon Swamp Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1543 over Lyon Swamp Canal carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1543 over Lyon Swamp Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1543 over Lyon Swamp Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.