SR1544 over Tar River
GoodNash County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N of NC97 · Structure no. 000000001270056
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 330 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1544 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1544 over Tar River in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1544 over Tar River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1544 over Tar River 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 SR1544 over Tar River carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1544 over Tar River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR1544 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.