US Bridges

US1 US15/501 over SR1009

Fair

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.85 Mi. N. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001050021

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 US15/501 over SR1009 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1 US15/501 over SR1009 in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1 US15/501
CrossesSR1009
Location0.85 Mi. N. Jct. NC42
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyLee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48023, -79.19894
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US1 US15/501 over SR1009 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1 US15/501 over SR1009 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US1 US15/501 over SR1009 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1 US15/501 over SR1009?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US1 US15/501 over SR1009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.