US Bridges

SR1964 (closed) over Dan River

FairClosed to traffic

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. W. Jct. NC14 · Structure no. 000000001570233

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1964 (closed) over Dan River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR1964 (closed) over Dan River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 367 ft (111.8 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesSR1964 (closed)
CrossesDan River
Location0.65 Mi. W. Jct. NC14
RouteState Highway 1964
Coordinates36.47203, -79.74543
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length367 ft (111.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1999)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1964 (closed) over Dan River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1964 (closed) over Dan 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR1964 (closed) over Dan River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1964 (closed) over Dan River?

The structure is 367 ft (111.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR1964 (closed) over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.