US Bridges

SR1151 over Baltimore Branch

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.NC209 · Structure no. 000000001150217

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1151 over Baltimore Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1151 over Baltimore Branch in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1151
CrossesBaltimore Branch
Location.5 MI.E.JCT.NC209
RouteState Highway 1151
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78939, -82.85909
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 SR1151 over Baltimore Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1151 over Baltimore Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1151 over Baltimore Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1151 over Baltimore Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1151 over Baltimore Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.