US Bridges

Crump Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR3998 · Structure no. 000000001191314

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crump Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crump Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 6 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCrump Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR3998
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.12092, -80.88121
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2022)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Crump Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crump Road over Norfolk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Crump Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Crump Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Crump Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.