US Bridges

SR1554 over Lumber River

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S. of JCT SR1339 · Structure no. 000000001550202

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1554 over Lumber River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1554 over Lumber River in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1554
CrossesLumber River
Location0.3 MI S. of JCT SR1339
RouteState Highway 1554
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.65685, -79.20026
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1554 over Lumber River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1554 over Lumber River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1554 over Lumber River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1554 over Lumber River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1554 over Lumber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.