US Bridges

NC150 over Muddy Fork

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1MI. W. Jct. SR1652 · Structure no. 000000000450086

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC150 over Muddy Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC150 over Muddy Fork in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC150
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location0.1MI. W. Jct. SR1652
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates35.36884, -81.41398
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC150 over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC150 over Muddy Fork 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 Muddy Fork carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC150 over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NC150 over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.