US Bridges

US15 over Ledge Creek

Good

Granville County, North Carolina · .6 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1109 · Structure no. 000000000770004

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15 over Ledge Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15 over Ledge Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS15
CrossesLedge Creek
Location.6 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1109
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates36.11311, -78.70869
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US15 over Ledge Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US15 over Ledge 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US15 over Ledge Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US15 over Ledge Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US15 over Ledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.