US Bridges

SR1553 over Branch of Matrimony Cree

Poor

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1558 · Structure no. 000000001570309

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1553 over Branch of Matrimony Cree is a steel culvert carrying SR1553 over Branch of Matrimony Cree in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1553
CrossesBranch of Matrimony Cree
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1558
RouteState Highway 1553
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.5091, -79.79517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2015)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1553 over Branch of Matrimony Cree built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1553 over Branch of Matrimony Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1553 over Branch of Matrimony Cree carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1553 over Branch of Matrimony Cree?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR1553 over Branch of Matrimony Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.