US Bridges

SR 9907 over Southern Railroad

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.18 Mi. N. JCT.US29 US74 · Structure no. 000000000710357

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9907 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9907 over Southern Railroad in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 9907
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.18 Mi. N. JCT.US29 US74
RouteState Highway 9907
Coordinates35.26484, -81.17783
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR 9907 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9907 over Southern Railroad 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 SR 9907 over Southern Railroad carry?

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

How long is SR 9907 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9907 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.