US Bridges

SR1186 over Southern Railway

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1191 · Structure no. 000000001190157

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1186 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1186 over Southern Railway in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1186
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1191
RouteState Highway 1186
Coordinates35.23319, -80.99608
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1999)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1186 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1186 over Southern Railway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1186 over Southern Railway carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1186 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1186 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.