SR1544 over Tar River
Nash County, North Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR1544 over Tar River in Nash County, North Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 99 of the 263 inventoried bridges in Nash County rated good (37.6%); 12 (4.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 329 ft |
| Location | 0.6 Mi N of NC97 |
| NBI structure number | 000000001270056 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Nash County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I95N over Swift Creek | 1966 | 41,000 | Fair |
| I95S over Swift Creek | 1966 | 41,000 | Fair |
| US301S Byp over Stoney Creek | 2020 | 37,000 | Good |
| US64 & Ser over Goose Creek | 1981 | 37,000 | Fair |
| US64W over SR1616 | 1980 | 33,500 | Good |
| SR1613 over US64 | 1974 | 32,000 | Fair |
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