US Bridges

SR1345 over US29

Fair

Caswell County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1346 · Structure no. 000000000330118

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1345 over US29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1345 over US29 in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1345
CrossesUS29
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1346
RouteState Highway 1345
Coordinates36.50902, -79.47769
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1345 over US29 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1345 over US29 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1345 over US29 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1345 over US29?

The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR1345 over US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.