US Bridges

NC801 over South Yadkin River

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1984 · Structure no. 000000001590080

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC801 over South Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC801 over South Yadkin River in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNC801
CrossesSouth Yadkin River
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1984
RouteState Highway 801
Coordinates35.80392, -80.55694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NC801 over South Yadkin River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC801 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC801 over South Yadkin River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC801 over South Yadkin River?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC801 over South Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.