US Bridges

SR1944 over I74 US311 (future)

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1936 · Structure no. 000000001510526

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1944 over I74 US311 (future) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1944 over I74 US311 (future) in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesSR1944
CrossesI74 US311 (future)
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1936
RouteState Highway 1944
Coordinates35.83505, -79.86104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1944 over I74 US311 (future) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1944 over I74 US311 (future) 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1944 over I74 US311 (future) carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1944 over I74 US311 (future)?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1944 over I74 US311 (future)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.