US Bridges

SR1511 over Turnbull Creek

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1510 · Structure no. 000000000170105

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1511 over Turnbull Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1511 over Turnbull Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1511
CrossesTurnbull Creek
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1510
RouteState Highway 1511
Coordinates34.69238, -78.5836
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1511 over Turnbull Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1511 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1511 over Turnbull Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1511 over Turnbull Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1511 over Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.