US Bridges

SR1523 over Holly Shelter Creek

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.4MI S JCT NC53 · Structure no. 000000001410115

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1523 over Holly Shelter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1523 over Holly Shelter Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1523
CrossesHolly Shelter Creek
Location0.4MI S JCT NC53
RouteState Highway 1523
CountyPender County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.61256, -77.80576
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 SR1523 over Holly Shelter Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1523 over Holly Shelter 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 SR1523 over Holly Shelter Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1523 over Holly Shelter Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1523 over Holly Shelter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.