US15 US501 NC87 over Rocky River
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2218 · Structure no. 000000000370006
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 292 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15 US501 NC87 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15 US501 NC87 over Rocky River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US15 US501 NC87 over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US15 US501 NC87 over Rocky River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US15 US501 NC87 over Rocky River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US15 US501 NC87 over Rocky River?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US15 US501 NC87 over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.