US Bridges

SR1928 over Southern R.R.

Poor

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. S. of Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000010068

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1928 over Southern R.R. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1928 over Southern R.R. in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1928
CrossesSouthern R.R.
Location0.05 Mi. S. of Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 1928
CountyAlamance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.09254, -79.34797
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2021)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1928 over Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1928 over Southern R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1928 over Southern R.R. carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1928 over Southern R.R.?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1928 over Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.