US Bridges

NC150 over Indian Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1228 · Structure no. 000000001090006

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC150 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC150 over Indian Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 97 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC150
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1228
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates35.43107, -81.29048
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC150 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is NC150 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does NC150 over Indian Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC150 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC150 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.