SR1943 over Rocky River
FairStanly County, North Carolina · 250 Feet S.JCT.SR1980 · Structure no. 000000001670061
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 421 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1943 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1943 over Rocky River in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1943 over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1943 over Rocky 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1943 over Rocky River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1943 over Rocky River?
The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1943 over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.