US Bridges

SR1511 over Br. of Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000001950157

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1511 over Br. of Otter Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1511 over Br. of Otter Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1511
CrossesBr. of Otter Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1004
RouteState Highway 1511
Coordinates35.71498, -77.70393
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1991)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1511 over Br. of Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1511 over Br. of Otter 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1511 over Br. of Otter Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1511 over Br. of Otter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1511 over Br. of Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.