SR1538 over Grindle Creek
GoodPitt County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT SR1529 · Structure no. 000000001470118
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1538 over Grindle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1538 over Grindle Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1538 over Grindle Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1538 over Grindle 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does SR1538 over Grindle Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1538 over Grindle Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1538 over Grindle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.