NC161S
Carrying NC161S over NC161
0.6 MI. E. JCT. NC216, Cleveland, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NC161S
The NC161S bridge in Cleveland, North Carolina carries NC161S over NC161. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 5,750 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NC161S compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000450436
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NC161S is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NC161S against other structures in Cleveland and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NC161S?
NC161S in Cleveland, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NC161S inspected?
NC161S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NC161S is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NC161S?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NC161S.
Who is responsible for maintaining NC161S?
Ownership is not specified for NC161S in the NBI.
How old is NC161S and does age affect safety?
NC161S was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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