Old Nc 16 over New Nc 16
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. S. Jct. NC73 · Structure no. 000000001090285
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 221 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Nc 16 over New Nc 16 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Nc 16 over New Nc 16 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Nc 16 over New Nc 16 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Nc 16 over New Nc 16 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Old Nc 16 over New Nc 16 carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Nc 16 over New Nc 16?
The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old Nc 16 over New Nc 16?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.