SR1138 over Dan River
PoorPosted for loadRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000001570140
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 410 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1138 over Dan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1138 over Dan River in Rockingham 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1138 over Dan River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1138 over Dan River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1138 over Dan River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1138 over Dan River?
The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1138 over Dan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.