SR1509 over Parrot Swamp
GoodOnslow County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N. of JCT SR1501 · Structure no. 000000001330091
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1509 over Parrot Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1509 over Parrot Swamp in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1509 over Parrot Swamp built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1509 over Parrot Swamp 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1509 over Parrot Swamp carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1509 over Parrot Swamp?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR1509 over Parrot Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.