US Bridges

SR1140 over Norfolk Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1145 · Structure no. 000000001670134

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1140 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1140 over Norfolk Southern RR in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1140
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1145
RouteState Highway 1140
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23159, -80.45218
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic6,600 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1140 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1140 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1140 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1140 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1140 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.