SR1516 over Smithwick Creek
GoodMartin County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI W.Jct SR1500 · Structure no. 000000001170049
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1516 over Smithwick Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1516 over Smithwick Creek in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 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 | 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 SR1516 over Smithwick Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1516 over Smithwick 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1516 over Smithwick Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1516 over Smithwick Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1516 over Smithwick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.