US Bridges

SR1532 over Colly Creek

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 3.5 Mi.N.Jct. NC53 · Structure no. 000000000170177

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1532 over Colly Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1532 over Colly Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1532
CrossesColly Creek
Location3.5 Mi.N.Jct. NC53
RouteState Highway 1532
Coordinates34.58048, -78.38666
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Colly Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1532 over Colly Creek 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 SR1532 over Colly Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1532 over Colly Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1532 over Colly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.