NC112 over Southern Railroad
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.US19 23 · Structure no. 000000000210040
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC112 over Southern Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying NC112 over Southern Railroad in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 89 years old, older 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC112 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is NC112 over Southern Railroad 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC112 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC112 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns NC112 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.