NC16 over Ut to Reddies Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · 200 FT.S.JCT.SR1368 · Structure no. 000000001930039
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 over Ut to Reddies Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC16 over Ut to Reddies Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 over Ut to Reddies Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 over Ut to Reddies 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC16 over Ut to Reddies Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC16 over Ut to Reddies Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC16 over Ut to Reddies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.