US Bridges

SR1504 over Porter Cow Branch

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI E JCT SR1506 · Structure no. 000000000470185

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1504 over Porter Cow Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1504 over Porter Cow Branch in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1504
CrossesPorter Cow Branch
Location0.1 MI E JCT SR1506
RouteState Highway 1504
Coordinates34.38092, -78.95655
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2016)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1504 over Porter Cow Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1504 over Porter Cow Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1504 over Porter Cow Branch carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1504 over Porter Cow Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1504 over Porter Cow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.