SR1550 over Forrest Creek
GoodOrange County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC57 · Structure no. 000000001350137
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1550 over Forrest Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1550 over Forrest Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 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, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1550 over Forrest Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1550 over Forrest Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1550 over Forrest Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is SR1550 over Forrest Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1550 over Forrest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.