US Bridges

South Poplar St. over CSX RR

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.NC27 · Structure no. 000000001090058

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Poplar St. over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Poplar St. over CSX RR in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Poplar St.
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.NC27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.47106, -81.25324
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1994)
Projected traffic2,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Poplar St. over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Poplar St. over CSX 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Poplar St. over CSX RR carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Poplar St. over CSX RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns South Poplar St. over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.