SR1505 over Br. of Peter Swamp
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N. of JCT SR 1504 · Structure no. 000000001170194
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1505 over Br. of Peter Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1505 over Br. of Peter Swamp in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1505 over Br. of Peter Swamp built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is SR1505 over Br. of Peter Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1505 over Br. of Peter Swamp carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is SR1505 over Br. of Peter Swamp?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1505 over Br. of Peter Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.