US Bridges

US15/501 over Seaboard Coastline RR

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001250002

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15/501 over Seaboard Coastline RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15/501 over Seaboard Coastline RR in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS15/501
CrossesSeaboard Coastline RR
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US1
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates35.12611, -79.43075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US15/501 over Seaboard Coastline RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US15/501 over Seaboard Coastline RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US15/501 over Seaboard Coastline RR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US15/501 over Seaboard Coastline RR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US15/501 over Seaboard Coastline RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.