US Bridges

SR1416 over Mine Fork Creek

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1336 · Structure no. 000000001990102

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1416 over Mine Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1416 over Mine Fork Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1416
CrossesMine Fork Creek
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.SR1336
RouteState Highway 1416
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97708, -82.29729
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1416 over Mine Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1416 over Mine Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1416 over Mine Fork Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1416 over Mine Fork Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SR1416 over Mine Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.