US Bridges

SR1615 over I95

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S JCT SR1604 · Structure no. 000000000830091

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1615 over I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1615 over I95 in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1615
CrossesI95
Location0.6 Mi. S JCT SR1604
RouteState Highway 1615
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.29201, -77.71312
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2016)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1615 over I95 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1615 over I95 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1615 over I95 carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1615 over I95?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1615 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.