NC751 over Southern R.R.
PoorOrange County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000001350016
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC751 over Southern R.R. is a concrete tee beam carrying NC751 over Southern R.R. in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC751 over Southern R.R. built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC751 over Southern R.R. 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC751 over Southern R.R. carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC751 over Southern R.R.?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns NC751 over Southern R.R.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.