US Bridges

SR1550 over Bear Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.15 MI S JCT SR1549 · Structure no. 000000001550200

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1550 over Bear Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1550 over Bear Swamp in Robeson 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1550
CrossesBear Swamp
Location0.15 MI S JCT SR1549
RouteState Highway 1550
Coordinates34.6322, -79.11837
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1550 over Bear Swamp built?

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

What condition is SR1550 over Bear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1550 over Bear Swamp carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1550 over Bear Swamp?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1550 over Bear Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.