US Bridges

SR1901 over Clinchfield Railroad

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR2023 · Structure no. 000000001610001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1901 over Clinchfield Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1901 over Clinchfield Railroad in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1901
CrossesClinchfield Railroad
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.SR2023
RouteState Highway 1901
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32456, -81.84392
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2016)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1901 over Clinchfield Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1901 over Clinchfield Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1901 over Clinchfield Railroad carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1901 over Clinchfield Railroad?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1901 over Clinchfield Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.