US Bridges

NC150 over Kerr Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1350 · Structure no. 000000001590063

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC150 over Kerr Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC150 over Kerr Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC150
CrossesKerr Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1350
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates35.64278, -80.64997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC150 over Kerr Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC150 over Kerr Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC150 over Kerr Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC150 over Kerr Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC150 over Kerr Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.