US Bridges

SR1526 over US64

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 2 Mi.N. of Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000000650332

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1526 over US64 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1526 over US64 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1526
CrossesUS64
Location2 Mi.N. of Jct. NC42
RouteState Highway 1526
Coordinates35.85236, -77.43392
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1526 over US64 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1526 over US64 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1526 over US64 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1526 over US64?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1526 over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.