US Bridges

SR1545 over Uwharrie River

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1546 · Structure no. 000000001510067

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1545 over Uwharrie River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1545 over Uwharrie River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1545
CrossesUwharrie River
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1546
RouteState Highway 1545
Coordinates35.82989, -79.96526
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SR1545 over Uwharrie River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1545 over Uwharrie River 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1545 over Uwharrie River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1545 over Uwharrie River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1545 over Uwharrie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.