SR1515 over Falling Creek
GoodLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1531 · Structure no. 000000001070067
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1515 over Falling Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1515 over Falling Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1515 over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1515 over Falling 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1515 over Falling Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1515 over Falling Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1515 over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.