US Bridges

SR1576 over Lords Creek

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 2.9 Mi.S. JCT.SR1187 · Structure no. 000000001290019

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1576 over Lords Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1576 over Lords Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1576
CrossesLords Creek
Location2.9 Mi.S. JCT.SR1187
RouteState Highway 1576
Coordinates34.08643, -77.92122
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2021)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1576 over Lords Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1576 over Lords 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1576 over Lords Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1576 over Lords Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1576 over Lords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.