SR1550 over Black River
FairBladen County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E JCT NC210 · Structure no. 000000000170085
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1550 over Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1550 over Black River in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1550 over Black River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1550 over Black River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1550 over Black River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1550 over Black River?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1550 over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.