US Bridges

NC16 Sbl over CSX Railway

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC73 · Structure no. 000000001090284

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC16 Sbl over CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 Sbl over CSX Railway 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC16 Sbl
CrossesCSX Railway
Location1.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC73
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates35.42513, -80.99914
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2021)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC16 Sbl over CSX Railway built?

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

What condition is NC16 Sbl over CSX Railway 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 NC16 Sbl over CSX Railway carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC16 Sbl over CSX Railway?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NC16 Sbl over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.