US Bridges

US15/US501 over Jordan Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1319 · Structure no. 000000001650100

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15/US501 over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US15/US501 over Jordan Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS15/US501
CrossesJordan Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1319
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates34.83349, -79.45922
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2021)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 US15/US501 over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US15/US501 over Jordan 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 September 2023.

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

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US15/US501 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US15/US501 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.