US Bridges

NC7 over Seaboard Coastline RR

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.E.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000000710355

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC7 over Seaboard Coastline RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC7 over Seaboard Coastline RR in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC7
CrossesSeaboard Coastline RR
Location1.0 MI.E.JCT.US321
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates35.26542, -81.16911
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC7 over Seaboard Coastline RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC7 over Seaboard Coastline RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC7 over Seaboard Coastline RR carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC7 over Seaboard Coastline RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns NC7 over Seaboard Coastline RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.