US Bridges

S.Cedar St. over CSX Railroad

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.NC27 · Structure no. 000000001090278

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Cedar St. over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S.Cedar St. over CSX Railroad in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS.Cedar St.
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.1MI.S.JCT.NC27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.47148, -81.25165
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,400 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 S.Cedar St. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Cedar St. over CSX Railroad 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 S.Cedar St. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.Cedar St. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.Cedar St. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.