NC49 over Uwharrie River
FairRandolph County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1171 · Structure no. 000000001510105
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 330 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Uwharrie River is a concrete tee beam carrying NC49 over Uwharrie River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Uwharrie River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Uwharrie 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NC49 over Uwharrie River carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Uwharrie River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over Uwharrie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.