US Bridges

SR1372 over Yadkin River

Poor

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.NE.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000000270154

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1372 over Yadkin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1372 over Yadkin River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1372
CrossesYadkin River
Location1.7 MI.NE.JCT.US321
RouteState Highway 1372
Coordinates36.07423, -81.59133
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2017)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1372 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1372 over Yadkin River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1372 over Yadkin River carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1372 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1372 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.