US Bridges

SR1544 over I95

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W. JCT NC48 · Structure no. 000000001270221

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1544 over I95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1544 over I95 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1544
CrossesI95
Location0.2 Mi.W. JCT NC48
RouteState Highway 1544
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.06122, -77.82428
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 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 SR1544 over I95 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1544 over I95 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1544 over I95 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1544 over I95?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR1544 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.