US15 501 over Robertsons Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. S. Jct. SR1949 · Structure no. 000000000370017
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15 501 over Robertsons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US15 501 over Robertsons Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 501 over Robertsons Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US15 501 over Robertsons Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does US15 501 over Robertsons Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US15 501 over Robertsons Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US15 501 over Robertsons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.