US Bridges

US1/15/501 NC87BUS over Southern RR

Fair

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000001050027

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1/15/501 NC87BUS over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1/15/501 NC87BUS over Southern RR in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 69 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1/15/501 NC87BUS
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. US421
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyLee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.49596, -79.19497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2020)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US1/15/501 NC87BUS over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US1/15/501 NC87BUS over Southern RR 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 US1/15/501 NC87BUS over Southern RR carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1/15/501 NC87BUS over Southern RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns US1/15/501 NC87BUS over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.