US Bridges

SR1567 over Eno River

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000001350063

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
205 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1567 over Eno River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1567 over Eno River in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1567
CrossesEno River
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 1567
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.04663, -79.01072
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1567 over Eno River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1567 over Eno 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1567 over Eno River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1567 over Eno River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1567 over Eno River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.