US Bridges

NC47 over Northfolk Southern RR

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1134 · Structure no. 000000000570540

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC47 over Northfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC47 over Northfolk Southern RR in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC47
CrossesNorthfolk Southern RR
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1134
RouteState Highway 47
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75233, -80.31631
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

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 NC47 over Northfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC47 over Northfolk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NC47 over Northfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC47 over Northfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC47 over Northfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.