US Bridges

SR1555 over Strouds Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1556 · Structure no. 000000001350200

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1555 over Strouds Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1555 over Strouds Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1555
CrossesStrouds Creek
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1556
RouteState Highway 1555
Coordinates36.10007, -79.08015
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1555 over Strouds Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1555 over Strouds 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1555 over Strouds Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1555 over Strouds Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1555 over Strouds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.