US Bridges

SR1534 over Nahunta Swamp

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1616 · Structure no. 000000001910225

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1534 over Nahunta Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1534 over Nahunta Swamp in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1534
CrossesNahunta Swamp
Location1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1616
RouteState Highway 1534
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48631, -77.86556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1534 over Nahunta Swamp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1534 over Nahunta 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1534 over Nahunta Swamp carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1534 over Nahunta Swamp?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1534 over Nahunta Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.