NC16 over Bakers Creek
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1467 · Structure no. 000000000350111
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 over Bakers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC16 over Bakers Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Bakers Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 over Bakers 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NC16 over Bakers Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC16 over Bakers Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC16 over Bakers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.