US Bridges

SR1501 over I40

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.E. of JCT.US117 · Structure no. 000000001410233

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1501 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1501 over I40 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1501
CrossesI40
Location0.6 Mi.E. of JCT.US117
RouteState Highway 1501
Coordinates34.70092, -77.94505
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating79.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1501 over I40 built?

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

What condition is SR1501 over I40 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1501 over I40 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1501 over I40?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1501 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.