US Bridges

Abandon Railroad over Overhills Lake

PoorClosed to traffic

Harnett County, North Carolina · Pu 790 998 · Structure no. DAPFORBRA00000K

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2014
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Abandon Railroad over Overhills Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abandon Railroad over Overhills Lake in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAbandon Railroad
CrossesOverhills Lake
LocationPu 790 998
CountyHarnett County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22483, -79.033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2014)
Projected traffic2 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abandon Railroad over Overhills Lake built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abandon Railroad over Overhills Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2014.

How much traffic does Abandon Railroad over Overhills Lake carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Abandon Railroad over Overhills Lake?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Abandon Railroad over Overhills Lake?

It is owned by the Army.