SR1972 over South Yadkin River
GoodRowan County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1981 · Structure no. 000000001590042
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1972 over South Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1972 over South Yadkin River in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1972 over South Yadkin River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1972 over South Yadkin River 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does SR1972 over South Yadkin River carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1972 over South Yadkin River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1972 over South Yadkin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.