SR1501 over Fork of Bear Creek
GoodLenoir County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1502 · Structure no. 000000001070069
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1501 over Fork of Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1501 over Fork of Bear Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1501 over Fork of Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1501 over Fork of Bear 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 SR1501 over Fork of Bear Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1501 over Fork of Bear Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1501 over Fork of Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.