US Bridges

SR1520 over Holly Shelter Creek

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 3.0 Mi. S. of JCT.NC50 · Structure no. 000000001410117

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1520 over Holly Shelter Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1520 over Holly Shelter Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1520
CrossesHolly Shelter Creek
Location3.0 Mi. S. of JCT.NC50
RouteState Highway 1520
Coordinates34.63799, -77.73302
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1520 over Holly Shelter Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1520 over Holly Shelter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1520 over Holly Shelter Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1520 over Holly Shelter Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1520 over Holly Shelter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.