US Bridges

Hill Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. Steele ST · Structure no. 000000001050043

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHill Avenue
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. Steele ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.49073, -79.18617
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1981)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hill Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Hill Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hill Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Avenue over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.