FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KATHERINE KIKER RD

Carrying KATHERINE KIKER RD over BACK CREEK

0.1 MI.E.JCT.KAYCE LN., Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KATHERINE KIKER RD

The KATHERINE KIKER RD bridge in Mecklenburg, North Carolina carries KATHERINE KIKER RD over BACK CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.6 metric tons.

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

How KATHERINE KIKER RD compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of North Carolina bridges
746
Bridges in Mecklenburg · 11 in Poor condition
KATHERINE KIKER RD 32.6 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001190547

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KATHERINE KIKER RD 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 KATHERINE KIKER RD against other structures in Mecklenburg 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 KATHERINE KIKER RD?

KATHERINE KIKER RD in Mecklenburg, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KATHERINE KIKER RD inspected?

KATHERINE KIKER RD'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KATHERINE KIKER RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KATHERINE KIKER RD?

KATHERINE KIKER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KATHERINE KIKER RD?

KATHERINE KIKER RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is KATHERINE KIKER RD and does age affect safety?

KATHERINE KIKER RD was built in 1985, making it 41 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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