US Bridges

SR1525 over Wilkinson Creek

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1524 · Structure no. 000000000370461

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1525 over Wilkinson Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1525 over Wilkinson Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1525
CrossesWilkinson Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1524
RouteState Highway 1525
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80399, -79.15416
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Wilkinson Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1525 over Wilkinson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1525 over Wilkinson Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1525 over Wilkinson Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1525 over Wilkinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.