US Bridges

US1S.BYP US15/501 over US1BUS NC42

Fair

Lee County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001050008

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1S.BYP US15/501 over US1BUS NC42 is a concrete tee beam carrying US1S.BYP US15/501 over US1BUS NC42 in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1S.BYP US15/501
CrossesUS1BUS NC42
Location1.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1100
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyLee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46867, -79.20314
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2020)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US1S.BYP US15/501 over US1BUS NC42 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1S.BYP US15/501 over US1BUS NC42 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 US1S.BYP US15/501 over US1BUS NC42 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1S.BYP US15/501 over US1BUS NC42?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US1S.BYP US15/501 over US1BUS NC42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.