US Bridges

SR1506 over Hog Branch

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1500 · Structure no. 000000000190195

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1506 over Hog Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1506 over Hog Branch in Brunswick 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1506
CrossesHog Branch
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1500
RouteState Highway 1506
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.01278, -78.14554
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 rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic330 (2011)
Projected traffic660 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1506 over Hog Branch built?

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

What condition is SR1506 over Hog Branch 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 SR1506 over Hog Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1506 over Hog Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1506 over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.