SR1520 over Brooks Creek
GoodChatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1519 · Structure no. 000000000370095
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1520 over Brooks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1520 over Brooks Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1520 over Brooks Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1520 over Brooks 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does SR1520 over Brooks Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1520 over Brooks Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR1520 over Brooks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.