US Bridges

SR1544 over I95

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT SR1533 · Structure no. 000000001270219

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1544 over I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1544 over I95 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1544
CrossesI95
Location0.3 MI S JCT SR1533
RouteState Highway 1544
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02147, -77.85698
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1544 over I95 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1544 over I95 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1544 over I95 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1544 over I95?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1544 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.