US Bridges

SR1500 over Lick Creek

Good

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1504 · Structure no. 000000001050084

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1500 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1500 over Lick Creek in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR1500
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1504
RouteState Highway 1500
Coordinates35.55927, -79.05435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1500 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1500 over Lick Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1500 over Lick Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1500 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1500 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.