US Bridges

SR1518 over Lake Lucas

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000001510073

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1518 over Lake Lucas is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1518 over Lake Lucas in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1518
CrossesLake Lucas
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1004
RouteState Highway 1518
Coordinates35.7421, -79.86161
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2016)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1518 over Lake Lucas built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1518 over Lake Lucas 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1518 over Lake Lucas carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1518 over Lake Lucas?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1518 over Lake Lucas?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.