US Bridges

SR1001 over Haw River

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001570020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Haw River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1001 over Haw River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1001
CrossesHaw River
Location1.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1002
RouteState Highway 1001
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.24848, -79.78234
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckAluminum
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1001 over Haw River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Haw 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Haw River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Haw River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over Haw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.