US Bridges

SR1527 over Branch of Moores CR

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1526 · Structure no. 000000001410206

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1527 over Branch of Moores CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1527 over Branch of Moores CR in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1527
CrossesBranch of Moores CR
Location0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1526
RouteState Highway 1527
CountyPender County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.70262, -77.68616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2005)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1527 over Branch of Moores CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1527 over Branch of Moores CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1527 over Branch of Moores CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is SR1527 over Branch of Moores CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1527 over Branch of Moores CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.