US Bridges

SR1556 over US13/US70BYP/NC111

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.11 MI N JCT SR1555 · Structure no. 000000001910084

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1556 over US13/US70BYP/NC111 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1556 over US13/US70BYP/NC111 in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1556
CrossesUS13/US70BYP/NC111
Location0.11 MI N JCT SR1555
RouteState Highway 1556
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39629, -77.96842
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1556 over US13/US70BYP/NC111 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1556 over US13/US70BYP/NC111 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1556 over US13/US70BYP/NC111 carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1556 over US13/US70BYP/NC111?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR1556 over US13/US70BYP/NC111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.