US Bridges

SR1505 over Deep Creek

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 1.8MI S JCT SR1513 · Structure no. 000000000650052

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1505 over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1505 over Deep Creek in Edgecombe 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1505
CrossesDeep Creek
Location1.8MI S JCT SR1513
RouteState Highway 1505
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94754, -77.47559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2016)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1505 over Deep Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1505 over Deep Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1505 over Deep Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1505 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1505 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.