SR1509 over Bens Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1530 · Structure no. 000000001850016
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1509 over Bens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1509 over Bens Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1509 over Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1509 over Bens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1509 over Bens Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1509 over Bens Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1509 over Bens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.