SR1553 over Little Creek
FairJohnston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000001010310
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1553 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1553 over Little Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1553 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1553 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 SR1553 over Little Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1553 over Little Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1553 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.