US Bridges

Reloc. Old Dowd RD over Southern RR

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US29 US74 · Structure no. 000000001190155

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reloc. Old Dowd RD over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reloc. Old Dowd RD over Southern RR in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesReloc. Old Dowd RD
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US29 US74
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22881, -80.94615
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reloc. Old Dowd RD over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reloc. Old Dowd RD over Southern RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Reloc. Old Dowd RD over Southern RR carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Reloc. Old Dowd RD over Southern RR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Reloc. Old Dowd RD over Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.