US Bridges

NC148 over Tributary to Falling Crk

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.45 Mi. E. Jct. SR1546 · Structure no. 000000001070203

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC148 over Tributary to Falling Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC148 over Tributary to Falling Crk 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC148
CrossesTributary to Falling Crk
Location0.45 Mi. E. Jct. SR1546
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.28333, -77.65
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic4,800 (2019)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 NC148 over Tributary to Falling Crk built?

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

What condition is NC148 over Tributary to Falling Crk 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does NC148 over Tributary to Falling Crk carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC148 over Tributary to Falling Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC148 over Tributary to Falling Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.