US Bridges

SR1509 over Queens Creek

FairPosted for load

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI S. of JCT SR1510 · Structure no. 000000001330077

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
482 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1509 over Queens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1509 over Queens Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1509
CrossesQueens Creek
Location0.8 MI S. of JCT SR1510
RouteState Highway 1509
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.68666, -77.16861
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadH 15
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1509 over Queens Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1509 over Queens 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1509 over Queens Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1509 over Queens Creek?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1509 over Queens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.