NC150 Nbl over Salem Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC67 · Structure no. 000000000670242
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC150 Nbl over Salem Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC150 Nbl over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 69 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC150 Nbl over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is NC150 Nbl over Salem 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC150 Nbl over Salem Creek carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC150 Nbl over Salem Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns NC150 Nbl over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.