US Bridges

Mimosa Street over Norfolk Southern R.R.

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.48 MI.N.JCT.NC114 · Structure no. 000000000230178

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mimosa Street over Norfolk Southern R.R. is a concrete tee beam carrying Mimosa Street over Norfolk Southern R.R. in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMimosa Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R.
Location0.48 MI.N.JCT.NC114
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.75744, -81.60297
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1994)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mimosa Street over Norfolk Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mimosa Street over Norfolk Southern R.R. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mimosa Street over Norfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mimosa Street over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mimosa Street over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.