US Bridges

NC148 Ebl over SR1720

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC11 · Structure no. 000000001070219

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

About this bridge

NC148 Ebl over SR1720 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC148 Ebl over SR1720 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC148 Ebl
CrossesSR1720
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC11
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.33119, -77.49937
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 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
Trucks6%
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 Ebl over SR1720 built?

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

What condition is NC148 Ebl over SR1720 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 Ebl over SR1720 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC148 Ebl over SR1720?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC148 Ebl over SR1720?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.