US Bridges

NC159 Spur over SR2834

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. NC159 · Structure no. 000000001510448

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC159 Spur over SR2834 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC159 Spur over SR2834 in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNC159 Spur
CrossesSR2834
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. NC159
RouteState Highway 159
Coordinates35.63055, -79.7709
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC159 Spur over SR2834 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC159 Spur over SR2834 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does NC159 Spur over SR2834 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC159 Spur over SR2834?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NC159 Spur over SR2834?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.