SR1520 over Terrell Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1545 · Structure no. 000000000370092
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1520 over Terrell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1520 over Terrell Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1520 over Terrell Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1520 over Terrell 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 SR1520 over Terrell Creek carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1520 over Terrell Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1520 over Terrell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.