SR1531 over Little Contentnea Creek
GoodWilson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. NC222 · Structure no. 000000001950119
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1531 over Little Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1531 over Little Contentnea Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1531 over Little Contentnea Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1531 over Little Contentnea 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1531 over Little Contentnea Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1531 over Little Contentnea Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1531 over Little Contentnea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.