NC16 Sbl over Long Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2004 · Structure no. 000000001190481
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 Sbl over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 Sbl over Long Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 Sbl over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 Sbl over Long 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NC16 Sbl over Long Creek carry?
About 11,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC16 Sbl over Long Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 Sbl over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.