NC49 over Yadkin River & Wssb R.R.
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 2.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC8 · Structure no. 000000001590008
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,107 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Yadkin River & Wssb R.R. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 over Yadkin River & Wssb R.R. in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,107 ft (337.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Yadkin River & Wssb R.R. built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Yadkin River & Wssb R.R. 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC49 over Yadkin River & Wssb R.R. carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Yadkin River & Wssb R.R.?
The structure is 1,107 ft (337.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over Yadkin River & Wssb R.R.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.