NC151 over Stony Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000000210086
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC151 over Stony Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC151 over Stony Fork Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC151 over Stony Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is NC151 over Stony Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does NC151 over Stony Fork Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC151 over Stony Fork Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns NC151 over Stony Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.