US Bridges

SR1538 over Hunting Run

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1517 · Structure no. 000000001470119

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1538 over Hunting Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1538 over Hunting Run in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1538
CrossesHunting Run
Location1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1517
RouteState Highway 1538
Coordinates35.66953, -77.26111
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating93.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2015)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1538 over Hunting Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1538 over Hunting Run 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1538 over Hunting Run carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1538 over Hunting Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns SR1538 over Hunting Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.