US15/US501NBL over SR1308
PoorDurham County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.N.JCT.SR1303 · Structure no. 000000000630080
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15/US501NBL over SR1308 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15/US501NBL over SR1308 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,000 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US15/US501NBL over SR1308 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US15/US501NBL over SR1308 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US15/US501NBL over SR1308 carry?
About 51,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US15/US501NBL over SR1308?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US15/US501NBL over SR1308?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.