US Bridges

SR1501 over Herring Run

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1506 · Structure no. 000000000130311

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1501 over Herring Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1501 over Herring Run in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1501
CrossesHerring Run
Location0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1506
RouteState Highway 1501
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55447, -77.02137
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1501 over Herring Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR1501 over Herring Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1501 over Herring Run carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1501 over Herring Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1501 over Herring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.