SR1983 over South Yadkin River
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1981 · Structure no. 000000001590043
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 251 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1983 over South Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1983 over South Yadkin River in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1983 over South Yadkin River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1983 over South Yadkin River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1983 over South Yadkin River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1983 over South Yadkin River?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1983 over South Yadkin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.