NC78 over Seaboard Coastline RR
GoodLee County, North Carolina · 0.42 Mi. W. Jct. SR1122 · Structure no. 000000001050019
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC78 over Seaboard Coastline RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC78 over Seaboard Coastline RR in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC78 over Seaboard Coastline RR built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC78 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC78 over Seaboard Coastline RR carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC78 over Seaboard Coastline RR?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC78 over Seaboard Coastline RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.