US Bridges

SR1520 over Branch of Brooks Creek

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1516 · Structure no. 000000000370303

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1520 over Branch of Brooks Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1520 over Branch of Brooks Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1520
CrossesBranch of Brooks Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1516
RouteState Highway 1520
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.76864, -79.17758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2015)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1520 over Branch of Brooks Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1520 over Branch of Brooks 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 Branch of Brooks Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1520 over Branch of Brooks Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1520 over Branch of Brooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.