US Bridges

SR1504 over Travis Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1549 · Structure no. 000000000010006

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1504 over Travis Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1504 over Travis Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1504
CrossesTravis Creek
Location100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1549
RouteState Highway 1504
Coordinates36.12801, -79.5126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1504 over Travis Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1504 over Travis Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1504 over Travis Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1504 over Travis Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1504 over Travis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.