US Bridges

SR1011 over Deep River

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000000370418

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
659 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1011 over Deep River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1011 over Deep River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 97 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 659 ft (200.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR1011
CrossesDeep River
Location0.5 MI N. Jct. US1
RouteState Highway 1011
Coordinates35.61786, -79.09071
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length659 ft (200.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR1011 over Deep River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR1011 over Deep River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1011 over Deep River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1011 over Deep River?

The structure is 659 ft (200.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1011 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.