US Bridges

NC148E over SR2039 Nc Railroad

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI E Junction US 70 · Structure no. 000000001070193

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC148E over SR2039 Nc Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC148E over SR2039 Nc Railroad in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC148E
CrossesSR2039 Nc Railroad
Location0.7 MI E Junction US 70
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.27423, -77.67378
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NC148E over SR2039 Nc Railroad built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC148E over SR2039 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 NC148E over SR2039 Nc Railroad carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC148E over SR2039 Nc Railroad?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns NC148E over SR2039 Nc Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.