US Bridges

SR1501 over Johns Creek

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1554 · Structure no. 000000001110077

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1501 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1501 over Johns Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR1501
CrossesJohns Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1554
RouteState Highway 1501
Coordinates35.72464, -82.02044
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 SR1501 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1501 over Johns 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 Johns Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1501 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1501 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.