US Bridges

SR1315 over Turkey Creek

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W JCT SR1331 · Structure no. 000000001270081

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1315 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1315 over Turkey Creek in Nash 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1315
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT SR1331
RouteState Highway 1315
Coordinates35.94024, -78.14897
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1315 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1315 over Turkey 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 SR1315 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1315 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1315 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.