SR1543 over Black Swamp Creek
GoodBladen County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI N JCT SR1539 · Structure no. 000000000170219
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1543 over Black Swamp Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1543 over Black Swamp Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1543 over Black Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1543 over Black Swamp 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1543 over Black Swamp Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1543 over Black Swamp Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1543 over Black Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.