NC16 over Middle Fork Reddies Riv.
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1560 · Structure no. 000000001930057
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 over Middle Fork Reddies Riv. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 over Middle Fork Reddies Riv. in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 over Middle Fork Reddies Riv. built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 over Middle Fork Reddies Riv. 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC16 over Middle Fork Reddies Riv. carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC16 over Middle Fork Reddies Riv.?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 over Middle Fork Reddies Riv.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.