US Bridges

NC150 over Leepers Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1371 · Structure no. 000000001090049

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC150 over Leepers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC150 over Leepers Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC150
CrossesLeepers Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1371
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates35.50833, -81.16193
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2021)
Projected traffic17,200 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 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 NC150 over Leepers Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC150 over Leepers 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NC150 over Leepers Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC150 over Leepers Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns NC150 over Leepers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.