US Bridges

SR1554 over US70

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1552 · Structure no. 000000001010582

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1554 over US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1554 over US70 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1554
CrossesUS70
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1552
RouteState Highway 1554
Coordinates35.62111, -78.49635
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1554 over US70 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1554 over US70 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1554 over US70 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1554 over US70?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1554 over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.