NC49 Sbl over Southern Railway
GoodCabarrus County, North Carolina · 350 FT.S.JCT.SR1156 · Structure no. 000000000250064
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 Sbl over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 Sbl over Southern Railway in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 NC49 Sbl over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 Sbl over Southern Railway 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NC49 Sbl over Southern Railway carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC49 Sbl over Southern Railway?
The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 Sbl over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.