US Bridges

SR1563 over Bear Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N. JCT SR1565 · Structure no. 000000001550458

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1563 over Bear Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1563 over Bear Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1563
CrossesBear Swamp
Location0.4 MI N. JCT SR1565
RouteState Highway 1563
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.6899, -79.1796
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1563 over Bear Swamp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1563 over Bear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1563 over Bear Swamp carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1563 over Bear Swamp?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1563 over Bear Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.