US Bridges

SR1519 over North Fork Little River

Poor

Orange County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1517 · Structure no. 000000001350252

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1519 over North Fork Little River is a steel culvert carrying SR1519 over North Fork Little River in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1519
CrossesNorth Fork Little River
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1517
RouteState Highway 1519
Coordinates36.19776, -79.04882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2000)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1519 over North Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1519 over North Fork Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1519 over North Fork Little River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1519 over North Fork Little River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR1519 over North Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.