US Bridges

NC16NBL over Killian Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.N.JCT.SR1349 · Structure no. 000000001090297

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC16NBL over Killian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16NBL over Killian Creek 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC16NBL
CrossesKillian Creek
Location0.4MI.N.JCT.SR1349
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates35.54154, -81.0652
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2020)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC16NBL over Killian Creek built?

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

What condition is NC16NBL over Killian Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NC16NBL over Killian Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC16NBL over Killian Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC16NBL over Killian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.