US Bridges

SR1506 over US74 NC130

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT SR1574 · Structure no. 000000000470420

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1506 over US74 NC130 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1506 over US74 NC130 in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1506
CrossesUS74 NC130
Location0.2 MI S JCT SR1574
RouteState Highway 1506
Coordinates34.43514, -78.94981
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1506 over US74 NC130 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1506 over US74 NC130 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 SR1506 over US74 NC130 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1506 over US74 NC130?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1506 over US74 NC130?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.