US Bridges

NC16 Business over P&n Access Railroad

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1394 · Structure no. 000000001090011

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC16 Business over P&n Access Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 Business over P&n Access Railroad in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC16 Business
CrossesP&n Access Railroad
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1394
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43255, -81.00873
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC16 Business over P&n Access Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC16 Business over P&n Access Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NC16 Business over P&n Access Railroad carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC16 Business over P&n Access Railroad?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC16 Business over P&n Access Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.