US Bridges

SR1355 over Deep River

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1144 · Structure no. 000000000810043

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1355 over Deep River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1355 over Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1355
CrossesDeep River
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1144
RouteState Highway 1355
Coordinates35.97899, -79.92588
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1355 over Deep River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1355 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1355 over Deep River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1355 over Deep River?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1355 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.