NC8 over Southern RR
PoorDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. of Jct. SR2203 · Structure no. 000000000570441
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC8 over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC8 over Southern RR in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC8 over Southern RR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC8 over Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does NC8 over Southern RR carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC8 over Southern RR?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns NC8 over Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.