US Bridges

SR1544 over Black River Trib.

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1532 · Structure no. 000000000850233

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1544 over Black River Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1544 over Black River Trib. in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1544
CrossesBlack River Trib.
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1532
RouteState Highway 1544
Coordinates35.48798, -78.70923
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1544 over Black River Trib. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1544 over Black River Trib. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1544 over Black River Trib. carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1544 over Black River Trib.?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1544 over Black River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.