SR1716 over Lyle Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 25 Ft. S. Jct. SR1707 · Structure no. 000000000350002
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1716 over Lyle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1716 over Lyle Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 SR1716 over Lyle Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1716 over Lyle 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1716 over Lyle Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1716 over Lyle Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1716 over Lyle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.