US Bridges

NC16 over P&n Railroad

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1379 · Structure no. 000000001090021

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

About this bridge

NC16 over P&n Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 over P&n 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNC16
CrossesP&n Railroad
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1379
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5227, -81.01121
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 over P&n Railroad built?

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

What condition is NC16 over P&n Railroad 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 April 2024.

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

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

How long is NC16 over P&n Railroad?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC16 over P&n Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.