SR1501 over Bear Creek
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI W JCT SR 1502 · Structure no. 000000001070110
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1501 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1501 over Bear Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1501 over Bear Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1501 over Bear Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1501 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1501 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.