West Tyvola Rd. over Southern Railroad
PoorMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.W.Old Stl.Cr.Rd. · Structure no. 000000001190383
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Tyvola Rd. over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Tyvola Rd. over Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 West Tyvola Rd. over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Tyvola Rd. 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does West Tyvola Rd. over Southern Railroad carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Tyvola Rd. over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns West Tyvola Rd. over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.