US Bridges

SR1616 over Mill Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1622 · Structure no. 000000000250028

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1616 over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1616 over Mill Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1616
CrossesMill Creek
Location50 FT.S.JCT.SR1622
RouteState Highway 1616
Coordinates35.47554, -80.70109
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1616 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1616 over Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1616 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1616 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns SR1616 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.