NC274 over Southern Railway
GoodGaston County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. W. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000000710057
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC274 over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC274 over Southern Railway in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 46 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC274 over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is NC274 over Southern Railway 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC274 over Southern Railway carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC274 over Southern Railway?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns NC274 over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.