US Bridges

SR1513 over Weaver Creek

Fair

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.6MI N JCT SR1518 · Structure no. 000000001810051

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1513 over Weaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1513 over Weaver Creek in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1513
CrossesWeaver Creek
Location0.6MI N JCT SR1518
RouteState Highway 1513
Coordinates36.33588, -78.32125
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2015)
Projected traffic580 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1513 over Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1513 over Weaver 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1513 over Weaver Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1513 over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1513 over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.