US Bridges

NC42 over Norfolk & Southern RR

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Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.W. of JCT SR1401 · Structure no. 000000000850035

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC42 over Norfolk & Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over Norfolk & Southern RR in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC42
CrossesNorfolk & Southern RR
Location0.1 Mi.W. of JCT SR1401
RouteState Highway 42
CountyHarnett County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56512, -78.90674
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC42 over Norfolk & Southern RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC42 over Norfolk & Southern 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC42 over Norfolk & Southern RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC42 over Norfolk & Southern RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC42 over Norfolk & Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.