US Bridges

NC148W over US258

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Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.W. JCT.SR1575 · Structure no. 000000001070198

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC148W over US258 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC148W over US258 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC148W
CrossesUS258
Location0.7 Mi.W. JCT.SR1575
RouteState Highway 148
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31149, -77.65077
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2018)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 NC148W over US258 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC148W over US258 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 NC148W over US258 carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC148W over US258?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns NC148W over US258?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.