US Bridges

SR1330 over Mitchell River

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1333 · Structure no. 000000001710035

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1330 over Mitchell River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1330 over Mitchell River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1330
CrossesMitchell River
Location1.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1333
RouteState Highway 1330
Coordinates36.42007, -80.86077
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1330 over Mitchell River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1330 over Mitchell 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1330 over Mitchell River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1330 over Mitchell River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1330 over Mitchell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.