US Bridges

US15/501N over New Hope Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.25MI.S. of JCT.SR1116 · Structure no. 000000000630017

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15/501N over New Hope Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15/501N over New Hope Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS15/501N
CrossesNew Hope Creek
Location0.25MI.S. of JCT.SR1116
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.95894, -78.98158
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2019)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US15/501N over New Hope Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US15/501N over New Hope Creek 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US15/501N over New Hope Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US15/501N over New Hope Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US15/501N over New Hope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.