College Street over Norfolk Southern Railway
FairBurke County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N.Jct.Fleming Dr. · Structure no. 000000000230179
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
College Street over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Street over Norfolk Southern Railway in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College Street over Norfolk Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is College Street over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 College Street over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is College Street over Norfolk Southern Railway?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns College Street over Norfolk Southern Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.