US Bridges

SR1397 over NC16

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.07 Mi. E. Jct. SR1941 · Structure no. 000000001090282

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1397 over NC16 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1397 over NC16 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1397
CrossesNC16
Location0.07 Mi. E. Jct. SR1941
RouteState Highway 1397
Coordinates35.41768, -80.99855
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1397 over NC16 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1397 over NC16 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1397 over NC16 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1397 over NC16?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1397 over NC16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.