US Bridges

Morris Field Drive over Southern Railroad

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.S.JCT.US29 74 · Structure no. 000000001190443

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Field Drive over Southern Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Morris Field Drive over Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Field Drive
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.3MI.S.JCT.US29 74
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22419, -80.91166
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Field Drive over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Field Drive 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Field Drive over Southern Railroad carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morris Field Drive over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Field Drive over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.