US Bridges

Overlook Drive over Caldwell Co. R.R.

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi.S.Harrisburg Dr. · Structure no. 000000000270071

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overlook Drive over Caldwell Co. R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overlook Drive over Caldwell Co. R.R. in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOverlook Drive
CrossesCaldwell Co. R.R.
Location1.0 Mi.S.Harrisburg Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88544, -81.54121
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1988)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overlook Drive over Caldwell Co. R.R. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overlook Drive over Caldwell Co. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Overlook Drive over Caldwell Co. R.R. carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Overlook Drive over Caldwell Co. R.R.?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Overlook Drive over Caldwell Co. R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.