US Bridges

SR1915 over Southern Railway

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2100 · Structure no. 000000001590363

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1915 over Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1915 over Southern Railway in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1915
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2100
RouteState Highway 1915
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69132, -80.42402
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2015)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1915 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1915 over Southern Railway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1915 over Southern Railway carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1915 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR1915 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.