US Bridges

SR1362 over US421

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1380 · Structure no. 000000000370449

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
381 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1362 over US421 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1362 over US421 in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1362
CrossesUS421
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1380
RouteState Highway 1362
Coordinates35.76421, -79.4741
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1362 over US421 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1362 over US421 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 SR1362 over US421 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1362 over US421?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR1362 over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.