US Bridges

NC10 over Southern RR

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. E. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000350113

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC10 over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC10 over Southern RR in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNC10
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.15 Mi. E. Jct. SR1004
RouteState Highway 10
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70861, -81.07579
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2015)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 NC10 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC10 over Southern RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NC10 over Southern RR carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC10 over Southern RR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NC10 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.