US Bridges

SR1982 over Branch Wolf Island Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. US29B · Structure no. 000000001570282

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1982 over Branch Wolf Island Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1982 over Branch Wolf Island Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1982
CrossesBranch Wolf Island Creek
Location1.1 Mi. N. Jct. US29B
RouteState Highway 1982
Coordinates36.39753, -79.65954
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2018)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1982 over Branch Wolf Island Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1982 over Branch Wolf Island Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1982 over Branch Wolf Island Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1982 over Branch Wolf Island Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1982 over Branch Wolf Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.