US Bridges

SR1505 over Riles Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1502 · Structure no. 000000001670003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1505 over Riles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1505 over Riles Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1505
CrossesRiles Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1502
RouteState Highway 1505
Coordinates35.49006, -80.23714
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2015)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1505 over Riles Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1505 over Riles 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1505 over Riles Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1505 over Riles Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1505 over Riles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.