SR1973 over Southern RR
GoodRowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1975 · Structure no. 000000001590030
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1973 over Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1973 over Southern RR in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1973 over Southern RR built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1973 over Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1973 over Southern RR carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1973 over Southern RR?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1973 over Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.