US Bridges

SR1507 over Middle Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.0MI E.Jct NC210 · Structure no. 000000001010098

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1507 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1507 over Middle Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1507
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.0MI E.Jct NC210
RouteState Highway 1507
Coordinates35.52222, -78.4871
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1998)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1507 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1507 over Middle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1507 over Middle Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1507 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1507 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.