US Bridges

Morgan Street over CSX Railroad

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.N.Jct.Ford St. · Structure no. 000000000450112

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Street over CSX Railroad in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.05 Mi.N.Jct.Ford St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29896, -81.54156
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (1996)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Street over CSX Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.