US Bridges

SR1373 over Br. of Rocky River

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000370253

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1986 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1373 over Br. of Rocky River is a steel culvert carrying SR1373 over Br. of Rocky River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1373
CrossesBr. of Rocky River
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. US64
RouteState Highway 1373
Coordinates35.7392, -79.43509
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1986)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1373 over Br. of Rocky River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1373 over Br. of Rocky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1373 over Br. of Rocky River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is SR1373 over Br. of Rocky River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1373 over Br. of Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.