US Bridges

SR1191 over Railroad

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7MI.W. Jct.Marshall Rd. · Structure no. 000000001191407

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1191 over Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1191 over Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1191
CrossesRailroad
Location0.7MI.W. Jct.Marshall Rd.
RouteState Highway 1191
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22879, -80.9647
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1191 over Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1191 over Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1191 over Railroad carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1191 over Railroad?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1191 over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.