South Elm Street over Norfolk Srr
PoorPosted for loadIredell County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.JEFFER. St. · Structure no. 000000000970213
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Elm Street over Norfolk Srr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Elm Street over Norfolk Srr in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Elm Street over Norfolk Srr built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is South Elm Street over Norfolk Srr 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does South Elm Street over Norfolk Srr carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is South Elm Street over Norfolk Srr?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns South Elm Street over Norfolk Srr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.