US Bridges

SR1509 over Burgaw Creek

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI E JCT NC53 · Structure no. 000000001410092

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1509 over Burgaw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1509 over Burgaw Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2204. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1509
CrossesBurgaw Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT NC53
RouteState Highway 1509
Coordinates34.56534, -77.89284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2204
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1509 over Burgaw Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1509 over Burgaw Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1509 over Burgaw Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1509 over Burgaw Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1509 over Burgaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.