ABANDON RAILROAD
Carrying ABANDON RAILROAD over OVERHILLS LAKE
PU 790 998, Harnett, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ABANDON RAILROAD
The ABANDON RAILROAD bridge in Harnett, North Carolina carries ABANDON RAILROAD over OVERHILLS LAKE. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ABANDON RAILROAD compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.9 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPFORBRA00000K
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
ABANDON RAILROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ABANDON RAILROAD against other structures in Harnett and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ABANDON RAILROAD?
ABANDON RAILROAD in Harnett, North Carolina has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ABANDON RAILROAD inspected?
ABANDON RAILROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ABANDON RAILROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ABANDON RAILROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ABANDON RAILROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining ABANDON RAILROAD?
ABANDON RAILROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is ABANDON RAILROAD and does age affect safety?
ABANDON RAILROAD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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