US Bridges

SR1526 over Holy Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 M N of JCT SR 1654 · Structure no. 000000001550288

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1526 over Holy Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1526 over Holy Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1526
CrossesHoly Swamp
Location0.1 M N of JCT SR 1654
RouteState Highway 1654
Coordinates34.66246, -79.0786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2017)
Projected traffic1,520 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 SR1526 over Holy Swamp built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1526 over Holy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1526 over Holy Swamp carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1526 over Holy Swamp?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1526 over Holy Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.