Nc16 over Sr1536 Helton Creek

Fair Condition70 years old1,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Location.1 Mi.n.jct.sr1536
CarriesNc16
CrossesSr1536 Helton Creek
Coordinates36.53276, -81.41838

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length199.8 ft (60.9 m)
Max Span53.8 ft (16.4 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area621.2 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,800 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000090042

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