US Bridges

SR1536 over Fivemile Branch

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1MI W.Jct US301 · Structure no. 000000001550212

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1536 over Fivemile Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1536 over Fivemile Branch in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1536
CrossesFivemile Branch
Location0.1MI W.Jct US301
RouteState Highway 1536
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.63521, -79.02929
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1536 over Fivemile Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1536 over Fivemile Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1536 over Fivemile Branch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1536 over Fivemile Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR1536 over Fivemile Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.