US Bridges

SR1508 over Turnbull Creek

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1507 · Structure no. 000000000170101

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1508 over Turnbull Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1508 over Turnbull Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1508
CrossesTurnbull Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1507
RouteState Highway 1508
Coordinates34.75842, -78.5844
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic240 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 SR1508 over Turnbull Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1508 over Turnbull 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1508 over Turnbull Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1508 over Turnbull Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1508 over Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.