US Bridges

SR1812 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. US321 · Structure no. 000000000710158

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1812 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1812 over Abandoned Railroad in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1812
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. US321
RouteState Highway 1812
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39711, -81.19703
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1812 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1812 over Abandoned 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1812 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1812 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1812 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.