US Bridges

NC150 over Ut to Reeds Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1306 · Structure no. 000000000970545

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC150 over Ut to Reeds Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC150 over Ut to Reeds Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC150
CrossesUt to Reeds Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1306
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates35.59065, -80.82391
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2019)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC150 over Ut to Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC150 over Ut to Reeds 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does NC150 over Ut to Reeds Creek carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC150 over Ut to Reeds Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC150 over Ut to Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.