US Bridges

Tenth Street over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Plum Street · Structure no. 000000000710169

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tenth Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tenth Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTenth Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Plum Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23633, -81.02053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tenth Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tenth Street over Norfolk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tenth Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tenth Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tenth Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.