US Bridges

NC150 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1441 · Structure no. 000000000570056

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC150 over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC150 over Reedy Creek in Davidson 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC150
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1441
RouteState Highway 150
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.91324, -80.32943
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Reedy Creek built?

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

What condition is NC150 over Reedy Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC150 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC150 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC150 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.