US Bridges

NC16 over Mcalpine Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR4046 · Structure no. 000000001190132

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC16 over Mcalpine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 over Mcalpine Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC16
CrossesMcalpine Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR4046
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.12843, -80.78119
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2018)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC16 over Mcalpine Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC16 over Mcalpine 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NC16 over Mcalpine Creek carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC16 over Mcalpine Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns NC16 over Mcalpine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.