SR1504 over Potecasi Creek
FairPosted for loadNorthampton County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E. of JCT SR1503 · Structure no. 000000001310021
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1504 over Potecasi Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1504 over Potecasi Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 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 SR1504 over Potecasi Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1504 over Potecasi 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1504 over Potecasi Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1504 over Potecasi Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1504 over Potecasi Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.