US Bridges

NC150 over First Broad River

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1127 · Structure no. 000000000450052

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC150 over First Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC150 over First Broad River in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC150
CrossesFirst Broad River
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1127
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates35.25477, -81.58381
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC150 over First Broad River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC150 over First Broad River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC150 over First Broad River carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC150 over First Broad River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC150 over First Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.