US Bridges

SR1563 over Cooper Branch

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W. JCT SR1572 · Structure no. 000000001010457

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1563 over Cooper Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1563 over Cooper Branch in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1563
CrossesCooper Branch
Location0.5 MI W. JCT SR1572
RouteState Highway 1563
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55873, -78.41186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1563 over Cooper Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1563 over Cooper Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1563 over Cooper Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1563 over Cooper Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1563 over Cooper Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.