NC16 88 over South Fork New Rvr SR158
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 150 N.JCT.NC16 88 · Structure no. 000000000090011
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 254 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 88 over South Fork New Rvr SR158 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 88 over South Fork New Rvr SR158 in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 88 over South Fork New Rvr SR158 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 88 over South Fork New Rvr SR158 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NC16 88 over South Fork New Rvr SR158 carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC16 88 over South Fork New Rvr SR158?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 88 over South Fork New Rvr SR158?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.