SR1915 over Sapony Creek
FairPosted for loadNash County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001270267
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1915 over Sapony Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1915 over Sapony Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1915 over Sapony Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1915 over Sapony 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1915 over Sapony Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1915 over Sapony Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1915 over Sapony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.