SR1501 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodMartin County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI N JCT US17 · Structure no. 000000001170020
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1501 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1501 over Sweetwater Creek in Martin 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR1501 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1501 over Sweetwater 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1501 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1501 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1501 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.