SR1562 over Little Creek
FairJohnston County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.SR1557 · Structure no. 000000001010206
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1562 over Little Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1562 over Little Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1562 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1562 over Little 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 SR1562 over Little Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1562 over Little Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1562 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.