US Bridges

SR1338 over Red Hill Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1331 · Structure no. 000000001710054

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1338 over Red Hill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1338 over Red Hill Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 63 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1338
CrossesRed Hill Creek
Location0.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1331
RouteState Highway 1338
Coordinates36.44675, -80.81441
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1338 over Red Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR1338 over Red Hill Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1338 over Red Hill Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1338 over Red Hill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1338 over Red Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.