NC49 over Southern Railroad
PoorMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. I77 · Structure no. 000000001190088
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 over Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 69 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is NC49 over Southern Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does NC49 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.