US Bridges

SR1556 over US70 Byp

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1547 · Structure no. 000000001910368

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1556 over US70 Byp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1556 over US70 Byp in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1556
CrossesUS70 Byp
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1547
RouteState Highway 1556
Coordinates35.41883, -77.93487
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1556 over US70 Byp built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1556 over US70 Byp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1556 over US70 Byp carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1556 over US70 Byp?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR1556 over US70 Byp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.