SR1521 over Rice Creek
GoodBrunswick County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1519 · Structure no. 000000000190010
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1521 over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1521 over Rice Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1521 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1521 over Rice 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1521 over Rice Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is SR1521 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1521 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.