US Bridges

SR1416 over Ut to So Fork Catawba Ri

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1234 · Structure no. 000000001090060

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1416 over Ut to So Fork Catawba Ri is a steel culvert carrying SR1416 over Ut to So Fork Catawba Ri in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1416
CrossesUt to So Fork Catawba Ri
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1234
RouteState Highway 1416
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45074, -81.27212
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1416 over Ut to So Fork Catawba Ri built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1416 over Ut to So Fork Catawba Ri 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1416 over Ut to So Fork Catawba Ri carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1416 over Ut to So Fork Catawba Ri?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1416 over Ut to So Fork Catawba Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.