US Bridges

SR1509 over Little Fishing Creek

Good

Warren County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1530 · Structure no. 000000001850015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1509 over Little Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1509 over Little Fishing Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1509
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
Location1.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1530
RouteState Highway 1509
Coordinates36.36603, -77.94257
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1509 over Little Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1509 over Little Fishing 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1509 over Little Fishing Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1509 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1509 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.