US Bridges

NC160 over Coffey Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1180 · Structure no. 000000001190461

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC160 over Coffey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC160 over Coffey Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC160
CrossesCoffey Creek
Location0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1180
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates35.19665, -80.94756
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 NC160 over Coffey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC160 over Coffey Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC160 over Coffey Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC160 over Coffey Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC160 over Coffey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.