US Bridges

US15/401/501 Sbl over SR1383 & C.S.X.R/R

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US74 Bus · Structure no. 000000001650092

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15/401/501 Sbl over SR1383 & C.S.X.R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15/401/501 Sbl over SR1383 & C.S.X.R/R in Scotland 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS15/401/501 Sbl
CrossesSR1383 & C.S.X.R/R
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US74 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.7813, -79.47236
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US15/401/501 Sbl over SR1383 & C.S.X.R/R built?

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

What condition is US15/401/501 Sbl over SR1383 & C.S.X.R/R 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US15/401/501 Sbl over SR1383 & C.S.X.R/R carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US15/401/501 Sbl over SR1383 & C.S.X.R/R?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US15/401/501 Sbl over SR1383 & C.S.X.R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.