SR1509 over Richland Swamp Creek
FairPosted for loadRobeson County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S. JCT.SR1500 · Structure no. 000000001550231
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1509 over Richland Swamp Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1509 over Richland Swamp Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1509 over Richland Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1509 over Richland Swamp Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1509 over Richland Swamp Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1509 over Richland Swamp Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1509 over Richland Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.