US Bridges

SR1536 over Kelly Canal

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC53 · Structure no. 000000000170198

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1536 over Kelly Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1536 over Kelly Canal in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1536
CrossesKelly Canal
Location1.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC53
RouteState Highway 1536
CountyBladen County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.48577, -78.32128
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1536 over Kelly Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1536 over Kelly Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1536 over Kelly Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1536 over Kelly Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1536 over Kelly Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.