US Bridges

SR1510 over W.Buies Creek

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.SR1542 · Structure no. 000000000850204

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1510 over W.Buies Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1510 over W.Buies Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1510
CrossesW.Buies Creek
Location0.5 MI.N.SR1542
RouteState Highway 1510
Coordinates35.45564, -78.75524
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 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 width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2016)
Projected traffic1,500 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 SR1510 over W.Buies Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1510 over W.Buies 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1510 over W.Buies Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1510 over W.Buies Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1510 over W.Buies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.