Carolina Lost: Bridge no. 114  - Cleveland County
What: Wooden Deck Bridge over Sandy Run Creek
Where: College Farm Road near Boiling Springs
Accessibility: Easy (Note: Bridge scheduled to be demolished)
Hidden in the rural foothills of Cleveland County, there sits a closed wooden deck bridge that once carried College Park Road over Sandy Run Creek.  Known as Bridge No. 114, this single lane structure was built in 1957.  The 263 foot bridge has been closed for sometime and is considered by NCDOT as substandard and a hazard.  The estimated cost to replace the bridge is about $1 million.  NCDOT is currently debating whether to replace the bridge or dead end College Park Road on both sides of the creek. (1) 

Directions:

From Shelby:

  • Take NC 150 South to Boiling Springs
  • When NC 150 South turns left onto Main St. continue west on College Ave.
  • Continue on College Ave. (which becomes Cliffside Road) west for four miles
  • Turn Left onto Steel Bridge Road
  • Continue for 1.4 miles and then turn left onto College Farm Road
  • Continue past "Road Closed Ahead" sign and to bridge.

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    Photos taken by Lyndon Young, Spring 2006.
    Left Image: A look at the deteriorating condition of the wooden road bed and hazardous rails.

    Right Image: A side profile and a look at the steel supports for the bridge.
    Left Image: Another side view, showing the dangerous condition of the bridge.

    Right Image: The simple beauty of the bridge as view from Sandy Run Creek.
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    Sources & Links:

  • (1) Young, Lyndon. "The Bridge." Personal e-mail. April 4 & 30, 2006.

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    Page Created: May 11, 2006
    Last Updated: May 21, 2006

    (C) 2006 William Lawson