US Bridges

SR1511 over Reedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1509 · Structure no. 000000001850070

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1511 over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1511 over Reedy Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1511
CrossesReedy Creek
Location1.8 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1509
RouteState Highway 1511
Coordinates36.35031, -78.01801
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 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 SR1511 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1511 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 SR1511 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1511 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1511 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.