US Bridges

NC16 & SR2375 over Gum Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI.S.JCT.SR2373 · Structure no. 000000001190482

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC16 & SR2375 over Gum Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC16 & SR2375 over Gum Branch 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 5 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC16 & SR2375
CrossesGum Branch
Location0.05 MI.S.JCT.SR2373
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29604, -80.91898
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2018)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
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 NC16 & SR2375 over Gum Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC16 & SR2375 over Gum Branch 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 & SR2375 over Gum Branch carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC16 & SR2375 over Gum Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC16 & SR2375 over Gum Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.