US Bridges

SR1615 over S.C.L.Railroad

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC381 · Structure no. 000000001530012

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1615 over S.C.L.Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1615 over S.C.L.Railroad in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1615
CrossesS.C.L.Railroad
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC381
RouteState Highway 1615
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.85454, -79.67091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2019)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1615 over S.C.L.Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1615 over S.C.L.Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1615 over S.C.L.Railroad carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1615 over S.C.L.Railroad?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1615 over S.C.L.Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.