US Bridges

SR1562 over Hyco Lake

Good

Caswell County, North Carolina · 1.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR1561 · Structure no. 000000000330003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1562 over Hyco Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1562 over Hyco Lake in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1562
CrossesHyco Lake
Location1.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR1561
RouteState Highway 1562
Coordinates36.45728, -79.17256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1562 over Hyco Lake built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1562 over Hyco Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1562 over Hyco Lake carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1562 over Hyco Lake?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1562 over Hyco Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.