US Bridges

SR1349 over Br. of Deep River

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1350 · Structure no. 000000000810044

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1349 over Br. of Deep River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1349 over Br. of Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1349
CrossesBr. of Deep River
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1350
RouteState Highway 1349
Coordinates35.97759, -79.93148
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: 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 rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1349 over Br. of Deep River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1349 over Br. of 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 SR1349 over Br. of Deep River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1349 over Br. of Deep River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR1349 over Br. of Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.