US Bridges

SR1509 over Reedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI E. of JCT NC58 · Structure no. 000000001850068

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1509 over Reedy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1509 over Reedy Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1509
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.4 MI E. of JCT NC58
RouteState Highway 1509
CountyWarren County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.38311, -78.10433
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1509 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1509 over Reedy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1509 over Reedy Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1509 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1509 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.