US Bridges

SR1525( River Rd.) over Ferrells Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1545 · Structure no. 000000000370088

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1525( River Rd.) over Ferrells Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1525( River Rd.) over Ferrells Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1525( River Rd.)
CrossesFerrells Creek
Location2.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1545
RouteState Highway 1525
Coordinates35.8266, -79.19128
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1525( River Rd.) over Ferrells Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1525( River Rd.) over Ferrells 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1525( River Rd.) over Ferrells Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1525( River Rd.) over Ferrells Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1525( River Rd.) over Ferrells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.