US Bridges

NC151 over Morgan Branch

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Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1115 · Structure no. 000000000210219

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC151 over Morgan Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC151 over Morgan Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC151
CrossesMorgan Branch
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1115
RouteState Highway 151
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50807, -82.72736
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2015)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC151 over Morgan Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC151 over Morgan Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC151 over Morgan Branch carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC151 over Morgan Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC151 over Morgan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.