US Bridges

SR1563 over Reedy Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.4MI W. JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000001010203

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1563 over Reedy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1563 over Reedy Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1563
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.4MI W. JCT US 70
RouteState Highway 1563
Coordinates35.55904, -78.3991
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2015)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1563 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1563 over Reedy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1563 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1563 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1563 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.