US Bridges

SR1315 over Little Fishing Creek

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1316 · Structure no. 000000000830143

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1315 over Little Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1315 over Little Fishing Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1315
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1316
RouteState Highway 1315
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.30338, -77.91178
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1315 over Little Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1315 over Little Fishing 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1315 over Little Fishing Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1315 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1315 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.