US Bridges

SR5901 over Southern Railroad

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. N. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190003

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR5901 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR5901 over Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR5901
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.05 Mi. N. Jct. NC49
RouteState Highway 5901
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18122, -80.89042
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR5901 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR5901 over Southern Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR5901 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR5901 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR5901 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.