US Bridges

NC216 Connector over Norfolk Southern R.R.

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.NC216 · Structure no. 000000000450426

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC216 Connector over Norfolk Southern R.R. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NC216 Connector over Norfolk Southern R.R. in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC216 Connector
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R.
Location.01 MI.W.JCT.NC216
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24165, -81.34442
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1996)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NC216 Connector over Norfolk Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC216 Connector over Norfolk Southern 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC216 Connector over Norfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC216 Connector over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns NC216 Connector over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.