NC16 over Reed Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.W.JC.SR1895 · Structure no. 000000000350370
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 over Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 over Reed Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 over Reed 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NC16 over Reed Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC16 over Reed Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.