US Bridges

SR1915 over Sleepy Creek

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N. of JCT SR1914 · Structure no. 000000001910098

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1915 over Sleepy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1915 over Sleepy Creek in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1915
CrossesSleepy Creek
Location0.2 Mi.N. of JCT SR1914
RouteState Highway 1915
Coordinates35.25185, -77.95324
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1915 over Sleepy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1915 over Sleepy 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1915 over Sleepy Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1915 over Sleepy Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1915 over Sleepy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.