US Bridges

Nc 16SBL over CSX Rr&forney Crk

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1380 · Structure no. 000000001090298

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
518 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nc 16SBL over CSX Rr&forney Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nc 16SBL over CSX Rr&forney Crk 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 518 ft (157.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNc 16SBL
CrossesCSX Rr&forney Crk
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1380
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates35.47238, -81.01118
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length518 ft (157.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Nc 16SBL over CSX Rr&forney Crk built?

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

What condition is Nc 16SBL over CSX Rr&forney Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nc 16SBL over CSX Rr&forney Crk carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nc 16SBL over CSX Rr&forney Crk?

The structure is 518 ft (157.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nc 16SBL over CSX Rr&forney Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.