US Bridges

SR1554 over NC24 NC27

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI N JCT NC24 · Structure no. 000000001230272

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1554 over NC24 NC27 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1554 over NC24 NC27 in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1554
CrossesNC24 NC27
Location1.5 MI N JCT NC24
RouteState Highway 1554
Coordinates35.35014, -79.87526
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC24 NC27 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1554 over NC24 NC27 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1554 over NC24 NC27 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1554 over NC24 NC27?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1554 over NC24 NC27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.