US Bridges

SR1501 over US70

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.43 MI S JCT SR1913 · Structure no. 000000001010645

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1501 over US70 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1501 over US70 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1501
CrossesUS70
Location0.43 MI S JCT SR1913
RouteState Highway 1501
Coordinates35.57789, -78.36342
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1501 over US70 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1501 over US70 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1501 over US70 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1501 over US70?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR1501 over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.