US Bridges

NC207 over CSX RR RR

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC75 · Structure no. 000000001790010

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC207 over CSX RR RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC207 over CSX RR RR in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNC207
CrossesCSX RR RR
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC75
RouteState Highway 207
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.98517, -80.54958
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 NC207 over CSX RR RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC207 over CSX RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC207 over CSX RR RR carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC207 over CSX RR RR?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns NC207 over CSX RR RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.