US Bridges

US15/US501 over Juniper Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1415 · Structure no. 000000001650065

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15/US501 over Juniper Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15/US501 over Juniper Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS15/US501
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1415
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates34.88396, -79.45217
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 US15/US501 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US15/US501 over Juniper 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US15/US501 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US15/US501 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US15/US501 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.