US Bridges

SR1528 over Bens Creek

Fair

Warren County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI N JCT SR1530 · Structure no. 000000001850018

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1528 over Bens Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1528 over Bens Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1528
CrossesBens Creek
Location1.0 MI N JCT SR1530
RouteState Highway 1528
CountyWarren County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.40572, -77.95098
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic240 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1528 over Bens Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1528 over Bens 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1528 over Bens Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1528 over Bens Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1528 over Bens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.