US Bridges

SR1920 over Seaboard RR (abandoned)

PoorPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.06 MI.N.JCT.SR1954 · Structure no. 000000001610118

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1920 over Seaboard RR (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1920 over Seaboard RR (abandoned) in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1920
CrossesSeaboard RR (abandoned)
Location0.06 MI.N.JCT.SR1954
RouteState Highway 1920
Coordinates35.2738, -81.78564
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1920 over Seaboard RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1920 over Seaboard RR (abandoned) 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1920 over Seaboard RR (abandoned) carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1920 over Seaboard RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1920 over Seaboard RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.