US Bridges

SR1501 over Br. Lockwood Folly Riv.

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.E JCT SR1502 · Structure no. 000000000190042

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1501 over Br. Lockwood Folly Riv. is a steel culvert carrying SR1501 over Br. Lockwood Folly Riv. in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1501
CrossesBr. Lockwood Folly Riv.
Location0.9 Mi.E JCT SR1502
RouteState Highway 1501
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.02769, -78.21493
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2016)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1501 over Br. Lockwood Folly Riv. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1501 over Br. Lockwood Folly Riv. 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1501 over Br. Lockwood Folly Riv. carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1501 over Br. Lockwood Folly Riv.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1501 over Br. Lockwood Folly Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.