NC10 NC16 over Nor. & S. RR Abandoned
PoorCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1880 · Structure no. 000000000350103
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC10 NC16 over Nor. & S. RR Abandoned is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC10 NC16 over Nor. & S. RR Abandoned in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC10 NC16 over Nor. & S. RR Abandoned built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC10 NC16 over Nor. & S. RR Abandoned in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does NC10 NC16 over Nor. & S. RR Abandoned carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC10 NC16 over Nor. & S. RR Abandoned?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns NC10 NC16 over Nor. & S. RR Abandoned?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.