US Bridges

SR1747 over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1779 · Structure no. 000000001570253

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1747 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1747 over Norfolk Southern Railway in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1747
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1779
RouteState Highway 1747
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.50739, -79.71874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1747 over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1747 over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1747 over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1747 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR1747 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.