SR1503 over Bear Creek
GoodOnslow County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W. of JCT SR1502 · Structure no. 000000001330021
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1503 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1503 over Bear Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1503 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1503 over Bear 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 SR1503 over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1503 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR1503 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.