US Bridges

NC49S. over SR1193E.

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI E JCT US64 · Structure no. 000000001510156

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC49S. over SR1193E. is a concrete tee beam carrying NC49S. over SR1193E. 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 6 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC49S.
CrossesSR1193E.
Location0.8 MI E JCT US64
RouteState Highway 49
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.68127, -79.84821
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2021)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC49S. over SR1193E. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC49S. over SR1193E. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC49S. over SR1193E. carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC49S. over SR1193E.?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC49S. over SR1193E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.