US Bridges

SR1173 over Ns/Ncrr Railroad

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC49 · Structure no. 000000000250400

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1173 over Ns/Ncrr Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1173 over Ns/Ncrr Railroad in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1173
CrossesNs/Ncrr Railroad
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.NC49
RouteState Highway 1173
Coordinates35.31436, -80.67243
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2012)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR1173 over Ns/Ncrr Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1173 over Ns/Ncrr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1173 over Ns/Ncrr Railroad carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1173 over Ns/Ncrr Railroad?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1173 over Ns/Ncrr Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.