US Bridges

SR1500 over Suggs Branch

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC11 · Structure no. 000000001470113

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1500 over Suggs Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1500 over Suggs Branch in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1500
CrossesSuggs Branch
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC11
RouteState Highway 1500
Coordinates35.80048, -77.36547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2016)
Projected traffic580 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1500 over Suggs Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1500 over Suggs Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1500 over Suggs Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1500 over Suggs Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1500 over Suggs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.