US Bridges

NC148 Wbl over SR1732

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC58 · Structure no. 000000001070212

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC148 Wbl over SR1732 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC148 Wbl over SR1732 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC148 Wbl
CrossesSR1732
Location2.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC58
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.33261, -77.546
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 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 SystemNo

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 NC148 Wbl over SR1732 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC148 Wbl over SR1732 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC148 Wbl over SR1732 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC148 Wbl over SR1732?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC148 Wbl over SR1732?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.