US Bridges

SR1528 over South River Overflow

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E JCT SR1527 · Structure no. 000000000170093

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1528 over South River Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1528 over South River Overflow in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1528
CrossesSouth River Overflow
Location0.5 MI E JCT SR1527
RouteState Highway 1528
Coordinates34.78153, -78.4315
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1528 over South River Overflow built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1528 over South River Overflow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1528 over South River Overflow carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1528 over South River Overflow?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1528 over South River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.