US Bridges

SR1555 over Scl RR

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.E. of JCT.US301BUS · Structure no. 000000001270277

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1555 over Scl RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1555 over Scl RR in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1555
CrossesScl RR
Location0.2MI.E. of JCT.US301BUS
RouteState Highway 1555
Coordinates35.97397, -77.78211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SR1555 over Scl RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1555 over Scl RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1555 over Scl RR carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1555 over Scl RR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1555 over Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.