US Bridges

SR1501 over North Fork Crooked Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1520 · Structure no. 000000001790259

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1501 over North Fork Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1501 over North Fork Crooked Creek in Union 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1501
CrossesNorth Fork Crooked Creek
Location50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1520
RouteState Highway 1501
Coordinates35.10394, -80.63193
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1501 over North Fork Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1501 over North Fork Crooked 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1501 over North Fork Crooked Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1501 over North Fork Crooked Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1501 over North Fork Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.