US Bridges

SR1518 over Creek

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.E.JCT.SR1519 · Structure no. 000000000150074

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1518 over Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1518 over Creek in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1518
CrossesCreek
Location1.7 MI.E.JCT.SR1519
RouteState Highway 1518
Coordinates35.89638, -76.88243
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2000)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1518 over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1518 over 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1518 over Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1518 over Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1518 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.