US15/501 NC87 over Deep River
GoodLee County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1465 · Structure no. 000000001050010
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 604 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15/501 NC87 over Deep River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15/501 NC87 over Deep River in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US15/501 NC87 over Deep River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US15/501 NC87 over Deep River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US15/501 NC87 over Deep River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US15/501 NC87 over Deep River?
The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US15/501 NC87 over Deep River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.