US Bridges

SR1507 over South Fork Little River

FairPosted for load

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1546 · Structure no. 000000001350027

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1507 over South Fork Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1507 over South Fork Little River in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1507
CrossesSouth Fork Little River
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1546
RouteState Highway 1507
Coordinates36.19234, -79.10817
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1507 over South Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1507 over South Fork Little River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1507 over South Fork Little River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1507 over South Fork Little River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1507 over South Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.