6th Street over S.C.L. RR
PoorPosted for loadNew Hanover County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.N.Jct.W.Campbell ST · Structure no. 000000001290033
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over S.C.L. RR is a steel truss - thru carrying 6th Street over S.C.L. RR in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 114 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street over S.C.L. RR built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is 6th Street over S.C.L. RR 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 6th Street over S.C.L. RR carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street over S.C.L. RR?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street over S.C.L. RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.