US Bridges

SR1174 over Uwharrie River

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1186 · Structure no. 000000001510324

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1174 over Uwharrie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1174 over Uwharrie River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1972, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1174
CrossesUwharrie River
Location0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1186
RouteState Highway 1174
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61698, -79.96429
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1174 over Uwharrie River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR1174 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1174 over Uwharrie River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1174 over Uwharrie River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1174 over Uwharrie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.