SR1334 over Mitchell River
PoorPosted for loadSurry County, North Carolina · 50 FT.E.JCT.SR1330 · Structure no. 000000001710033
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1334 over Mitchell River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1334 over Mitchell River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1334 over Mitchell River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR1334 over Mitchell River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1334 over Mitchell River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1334 over Mitchell River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1334 over Mitchell River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.