US Bridges

SR1505 over Cabin Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1500 · Structure no. 000000001230109

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1505 over Cabin Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1505 over Cabin Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1505
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1500
RouteState Highway 1505
Coordinates35.34502, -79.74165
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1505 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1505 over Cabin 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1505 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1505 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1505 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.