US Bridges

SR1527 over Raft Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI S JCT SR1532 · Structure no. 000000001550211

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1527 over Raft Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1527 over Raft Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1527
CrossesRaft Swamp
Location0.4 MI S JCT SR1532
RouteState Highway 1527
Coordinates34.66192, -79.066
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Raft Swamp built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1527 over Raft Swamp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1527 over Raft Swamp carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1527 over Raft Swamp?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1527 over Raft Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.