US15 & US501 over Obie Creek
FairOrange County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1913 · Structure no. 000000001350010
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15 & US501 over Obie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US15 & US501 over Obie Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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.
It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US15 & US501 over Obie Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US15 & US501 over Obie 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US15 & US501 over Obie Creek carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US15 & US501 over Obie Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns US15 & US501 over Obie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.