US Bridges

NC148W over SR2001 & Nc Railroad

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 3.1 MI W Junction US 258 · Structure no. 000000001070192

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
473 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC148W over SR2001 & Nc Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC148W over SR2001 & Nc Railroad in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2040. The structure is 473 ft (144.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC148W
CrossesSR2001 & Nc Railroad
Location3.1 MI W Junction US 258
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.27426, -77.674
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length473 ft (144.1 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 NC148W over SR2001 & Nc Railroad built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC148W over SR2001 & Nc Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC148W over SR2001 & Nc Railroad carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC148W over SR2001 & Nc Railroad?

The structure is 473 ft (144.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns NC148W over SR2001 & Nc Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.