US Bridges

SR1527 over Pokeberry Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mile West of US15/501 · Structure no. 000000000370065

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1527 over Pokeberry Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1527 over Pokeberry Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1527
CrossesPokeberry Creek
Location1.0 Mile West of US15/501
RouteState Highway 1527
Coordinates35.80014, -79.11037
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2015)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1527 over Pokeberry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1527 over Pokeberry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1527 over Pokeberry Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1527 over Pokeberry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1527 over Pokeberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.