King Street Overhead Bridge

King Street Overhead Bridge is a concrete structure in Kings Mountain that carries West King Street over Norfolk Southern Railway tracks. The bridge connects both sides of the railroad area and allows traffic to pass over the tracks at this location.

The structure was designed and built by engineer William L. Craven between 1938 and 1939 during a period of infrastructure expansion in the region. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 and has been recognized as a protected monument since then.

The bridge displays Moderne-style design choices visible in its concrete frame and proportions. Walking across it, you notice details that reflect how engineers of that era balanced practical engineering with visual form.

The structure connects Battleground Avenue with Railroad Avenue and allows vehicles to pass safely over the railroad tracks. Visitors should be aware that trains sometimes pass beneath the bridge and watch for traffic on the street itself.

The structure is an example of rigid-frame construction using reinforced concrete, where columns and beams are joined without expansion joints. This technique was an advanced solution in the 1930s for stable and economical bridge building.

Location: Kings Mountain

Inception: 1939

GPS coordinates: 35.24080,-81.34470

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46