US Bridges

SR1515 over US64

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. S. of Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000000370500

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1515 over US64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1515 over US64 in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1515
CrossesUS64
Location1.1 Mi. S. of Jct. NC87
RouteState Highway 1515
Coordinates35.73134, -79.21901
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2015)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1515 over US64 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1515 over US64 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1515 over US64 carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1515 over US64?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1515 over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.