US Bridges

SR1537 over Goss Swamp

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. of SR1507 · Structure no. 000000001950149

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1537 over Goss Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1537 over Goss Swamp in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1537
CrossesGoss Swamp
Location0.3 Mi. E. of SR1507
RouteState Highway 1537
Coordinates35.61803, -77.76228
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1537 over Goss Swamp built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1537 over Goss 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1537 over Goss Swamp carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1537 over Goss Swamp?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1537 over Goss Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.