US Bridges

SR1933 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.US321A · Structure no. 000000000270372

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1933 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1933 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR in Caldwell 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1933 Wbl
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.US321A
RouteState Highway 1933
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.87217, -81.51505
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2021)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1933 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1933 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1933 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1933 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1933 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.