Rand Street over Norfolk Southern Railway
FairBurke County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Herron St. · Structure no. 000000000230181
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rand Street over Norfolk Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rand Street over Norfolk Southern Railway in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rand Street over Norfolk Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rand 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 Rand Street over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rand Street over Norfolk Southern Railway?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rand Street over Norfolk Southern Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.