US Bridges

SR1506 over Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E. JCT.SR1505 · Structure no. 000000001270077

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1506 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1506 over Fishing Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1506
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.1 Mi.E. JCT.SR1505
RouteState Highway 1506
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.16956, -77.92268
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1506 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1506 over Fishing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1506 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1506 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1506 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.