US Bridges

SR1615 over Marks Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. NC38 · Structure no. 000000001530053

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1615 over Marks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1615 over Marks Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1615
CrossesMarks Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. NC38
RouteState Highway 1615
Coordinates34.88077, -79.69586
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1615 over Marks Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1615 over Marks 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1615 over Marks Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1615 over Marks Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1615 over Marks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.