US Bridges

SR1520 over Whichard Mill Branch

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1521 · Structure no. 000000001470400

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1520 over Whichard Mill Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1520 over Whichard Mill Branch in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1520
CrossesWhichard Mill Branch
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1521
RouteState Highway 1520
Coordinates35.71043, -77.33401
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1520 over Whichard Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1520 over Whichard Mill 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1520 over Whichard Mill Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1520 over Whichard Mill Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR1520 over Whichard Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.