US Bridges

SR1415 over Neils Creek

Fair

Harnett County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.E.JCT.US401 · Structure no. 000000000850001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1415 over Neils Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1415 over Neils Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1415
CrossesNeils Creek
Location1.1 MI.E.JCT.US401
RouteState Highway 1415
Coordinates35.53394, -78.79514
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1415 over Neils Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1415 over Neils 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1415 over Neils Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1415 over Neils Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1415 over Neils Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.