SR1953 (closed) over Rocky River
PoorClosed to trafficChatham County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR2155 · Structure no. 000000000370147
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 361 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1953 (closed) over Rocky River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR1953 (closed) over Rocky River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 104 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1953 (closed) over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is SR1953 (closed) over Rocky 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1953 (closed) over Rocky River carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is SR1953 (closed) over Rocky River?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns SR1953 (closed) over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.