US Bridges

SR1615 over Lanes Creek

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC742 · Structure no. 000000000070304

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1615 over Lanes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1615 over Lanes Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1615
CrossesLanes Creek
Location1.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC742
RouteState Highway 1615
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.08091, -80.18749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1615 over Lanes Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1615 over Lanes Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1615 over Lanes Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1615 over Lanes Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1615 over Lanes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.