US Bridges

NC151 over Hominy.Cr. Southern RR

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1129 · Structure no. 000000000210292

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC151 over Hominy.Cr. Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC151 over Hominy.Cr. Southern RR in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC151
CrossesHominy.Cr. Southern RR
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1129
RouteState Highway 151
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.54237, -82.68398
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2014)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hominy.Cr. Southern RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC151 over Hominy.Cr. Southern RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC151 over Hominy.Cr. Southern RR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC151 over Hominy.Cr. Southern RR?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NC151 over Hominy.Cr. Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.