US Bridges

NC16 Sbl over NC150

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1855 · Structure no. 000000001090292

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC16 Sbl over NC150 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 Sbl over NC150 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC16 Sbl
CrossesNC150
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1855
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates35.55192, -81.07569
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NC150 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC16 Sbl over NC150 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does NC16 Sbl over NC150 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC16 Sbl over NC150?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC16 Sbl over NC150?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.