US Bridges

NC27 & NC150 over US321

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1419 · Structure no. 000000001090277

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 & NC150 over US321 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC27 & NC150 over US321 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,000 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC27 & NC150
CrossesUS321
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1419
RouteState Highway 27
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47798, -81.22949
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2021)
Projected traffic57,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC27 & NC150 over US321 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC27 & NC150 over US321 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 NC27 & NC150 over US321 carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC27 & NC150 over US321?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns NC27 & NC150 over US321?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.