US Bridges

SR1521 over Burnt Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · W SR16580.1MI W SR1658 · Structure no. 000000001550521

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1521 over Burnt Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1521 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1521
CrossesBurnt Swamp
LocationW SR16580.1MI W SR1658
RouteState Highway 1521
Coordinates34.71212, -79.11545
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2016)
Projected traffic2,800 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1521 over Burnt Swamp built?

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

What condition is SR1521 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 SR1521 over Burnt Swamp carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1521 over Burnt Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1521 over Burnt Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.