US Bridges

US15/401/501 over Leith Creek

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.US15/501 Bus · Structure no. 000000001650105

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15/401/501 over Leith Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US15/401/501 over Leith Creek 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS15/401/501
CrossesLeith Creek
Location0.3 MI.S.JCT.US15/501 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.79325, -79.4619
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US15/401/501 over Leith Creek built?

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

What condition is US15/401/501 over Leith Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US15/401/501 over Leith Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US15/401/501 over Leith Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US15/401/501 over Leith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.