SR1520 over North Fork Little River
GoodOrange County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1543 · Structure no. 000000001350047
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1520 over North Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1520 over North Fork Little River in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR1520 over North Fork Little River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1520 over North Fork Little River 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does SR1520 over North Fork Little River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1520 over North Fork Little River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1520 over North Fork Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.