FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH FLINT STREET

Carrying NORTH FLINT STREET over WALKER BRANCH

0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1405, Lincoln, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH FLINT STREET

The NORTH FLINT STREET bridge in Lincoln, North Carolina carries NORTH FLINT STREET over WALKER BRANCH. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.5 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NORTH FLINT STREET compares

▼ 18.8
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of North Carolina bridges
169
Bridges in Lincoln · 9 in Poor condition
NORTH FLINT STREET 25.4 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.5 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001090052

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH FLINT STREET 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 NORTH FLINT STREET against other structures in Lincoln 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 NORTH FLINT STREET?

NORTH FLINT STREET in Lincoln, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH FLINT STREET inspected?

NORTH FLINT STREET'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 4,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH FLINT STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NORTH FLINT STREET?

NORTH FLINT STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH FLINT STREET?

NORTH FLINT STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH FLINT STREET and does age affect safety?

NORTH FLINT STREET was built in 1977, making it 49 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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