US Bridges

NC150 over Grants Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1825 · Structure no. 000000001590079

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC150 over Grants Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC150 over Grants Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC150
CrossesGrants Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1825
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates35.66381, -80.50957
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC150 over Grants Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC150 over Grants 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC150 over Grants Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC150 over Grants Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns NC150 over Grants Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.