US Bridges

NC148E over SR1001

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 3.0 MI E Junction US 70 · Structure no. 000000001070197

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC148E over SR1001 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC148E over SR1001 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC148E
CrossesSR1001
Location3.0 MI E Junction US 70
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.30435, -77.65878
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2021)
Projected traffic16,400 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC148E over SR1001 built?

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

What condition is NC148E over SR1001 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC148E over SR1001 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC148E over SR1001?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC148E over SR1001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.