US15 US501N over Haw River
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. N. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000370510
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,046 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15 US501N over Haw River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15 US501N over Haw River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,046 ft (318.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US15 US501N over Haw River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US15 US501N over Haw River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US15 US501N over Haw River carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US15 US501N over Haw River?
The structure is 1,046 ft (318.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US15 US501N over Haw River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.