US Bridges

SR1009 over Southern RR

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1970 · Structure no. 000000000810019

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1009 over Southern RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1009 over Southern RR in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 88 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1009
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1970
RouteState Highway 1009
Coordinates35.95766, -80.0057
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1009 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR1009 over Southern RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1009 over Southern RR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1009 over Southern RR?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR1009 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.