US Bridges

SR1712 over Haw River

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1729 · Structure no. 000000000010051

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1712 over Haw River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1712 over Haw River in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1712
CrossesHaw River
Location50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1729
RouteState Highway 1712
CountyAlamance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12466, -79.40848
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2021)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1712 over Haw River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR1712 over Haw River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1712 over Haw River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1712 over Haw River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR1712 over Haw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.