US Bridges

SR1527 over Long Creek

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1528 · Structure no. 000000001170040

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1527 over Long Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1527 over Long Creek in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1527
CrossesLong Creek
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1528
RouteState Highway 1527
Coordinates35.74009, -77.01483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic780 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1527 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1527 over Long 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 SR1527 over Long Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1527 over Long Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1527 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.