US Bridges

Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT Spur Tracks (rr)

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.N.Jct.Freedom Dr. · Structure no. 000000001191334

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT Spur Tracks (rr) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT Spur Tracks (rr) in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFred D.Alexander B
CrossesCSXT Spur Tracks (rr)
Location0.5 Mi.N.Jct.Freedom Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.27597, -80.92747
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT Spur Tracks (rr) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT Spur Tracks (rr) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT Spur Tracks (rr) carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT Spur Tracks (rr)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Fred D.Alexander B over CSXT Spur Tracks (rr)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.