SR1972 over US1
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1011 · Structure no. 000000000370063
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1972 over US1 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1972 over US1 in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1972 over US1 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1972 over US1 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1972 over US1 carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1972 over US1?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1972 over US1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.