US Bridges

NC150 over S.A.L. Railroad

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. E. Jct. SR1407 · Structure no. 000000001090026

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC150 over S.A.L. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC150 over S.A.L. Railroad in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC150
CrossesS.A.L. Railroad
Location0.15 Mi. E. Jct. SR1407
RouteState Highway 150
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43869, -81.28007
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2021)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC150 over S.A.L. Railroad built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC150 over S.A.L. Railroad 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 S.A.L. Railroad carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC150 over S.A.L. Railroad?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC150 over S.A.L. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.