NC116 over Savannah Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1323 · Structure no. 000000000990032
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC116 over Savannah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC116 over Savannah Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC116 over Savannah Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC116 over Savannah Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NC116 over Savannah Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC116 over Savannah Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NC116 over Savannah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.