US Bridges

SR1530 over Parker Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1531 · Structure no. 000000001470105

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1530 over Parker Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1530 over Parker Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1530
CrossesParker Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1531
RouteState Highway 1530
Coordinates35.62746, -77.35319
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic11,800 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 SR1530 over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1530 over Parker 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1530 over Parker Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1530 over Parker Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1530 over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.