US Bridges

SR1500 over Moon Creek

Good

Caswell County, North Carolina · 0.45 Mi. N. Jct. SR1514 · Structure no. 000000000330111

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1500 over Moon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1500 over Moon Creek in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1500
CrossesMoon Creek
Location0.45 Mi. N. Jct. SR1514
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates36.48796, -79.36587
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1500 over Moon Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1500 over Moon 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 SR1500 over Moon Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1500 over Moon Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1500 over Moon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.