US Bridges

SR1330 over Mitchell River

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1331 · Structure no. 000000001710037

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2015 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 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesSR1330
CrossesMitchell River
Location0.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1331
RouteState Highway 1330
Coordinates36.43493, -80.88271
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2015)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 2008, making it 17 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1330 over Mitchell River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1330 over Mitchell River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1330 over Mitchell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.