US Bridges

NC115 over Free Nancy Branch

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC90 · Structure no. 000000000970002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC115 over Free Nancy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC115 over Free Nancy Branch in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC115
CrossesFree Nancy Branch
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC90
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates35.79147, -80.89244
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2019)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC115 over Free Nancy Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC115 over Free Nancy Branch 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does NC115 over Free Nancy Branch carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC115 over Free Nancy Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC115 over Free Nancy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.