US Bridges

NC150 over Fryes Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.W. Jct. SR1551 · Structure no. 000000000570084

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC150 over Fryes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC150 over Fryes Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC150
CrossesFryes Creek
Location0.1 Mi.W. Jct. SR1551
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates35.96988, -80.2952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2022)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 Fryes Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC150 over Fryes Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NC150 over Fryes Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC150 over Fryes Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC150 over Fryes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.