SR1503 over Cypress Creek
FairBladen County, North Carolina · 0.6MI.S.JCT.SR1504 · Structure no. 000000000170215
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1503 over Cypress Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1503 over Cypress Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1503 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1503 over Cypress 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1503 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1503 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1503 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.