US70 over Southern Railroad
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1152 · Structure no. 000000000230043
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 over Southern Railroad in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 over Southern Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.
How much traffic does US70 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US70 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.