SR1818 over Southern Railway
FairMcDowell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000001110350
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1818 over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1818 over Southern Railway in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1818 over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1818 over Southern Railway 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1818 over Southern Railway carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is SR1818 over Southern Railway?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns SR1818 over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.