US Bridges

SR1515 over Burnt Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.S. JCT.SR1521 · Structure no. 000000001550239

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1515 over Burnt Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1515 over Burnt Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1515
CrossesBurnt Swamp
Location0.3MI.S. JCT.SR1521
RouteState Highway 1515
Coordinates34.71861, -79.12706
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2019)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1515 over Burnt Swamp built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1515 over Burnt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1515 over Burnt Swamp carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1515 over Burnt Swamp?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1515 over Burnt Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.