US Bridges

US15 US401 US501N over SR1394 C.S.X.Rr

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US74 Bus · Structure no. 000000001650104

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15 US401 US501N over SR1394 C.S.X.Rr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15 US401 US501N over SR1394 C.S.X.Rr in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS15 US401 US501N
CrossesSR1394 C.S.X.Rr
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US74 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.78123, -79.47219
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2021)
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 US401 US501N over SR1394 C.S.X.Rr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US15 US401 US501N over SR1394 C.S.X.Rr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US15 US401 US501N over SR1394 C.S.X.Rr carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US15 US401 US501N over SR1394 C.S.X.Rr?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US15 US401 US501N over SR1394 C.S.X.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.