NC16 over Ut to Grassy Creek
FairAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1403 · Structure no. 000000000030296
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 over Ut to Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC16 over Ut to Grassy Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 over Ut to Grassy Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 over Ut to Grassy Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC16 over Ut to Grassy Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC16 over Ut to Grassy Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC16 over Ut to Grassy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.