US Bridges

SR1397 over Little Fisher River

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.S.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000001710060

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1397 over Little Fisher River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1397 over Little Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1397
CrossesLittle Fisher River
Location1.5 MI.S.JCT.NC18
RouteState Highway 1397
Coordinates36.47389, -80.73686
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1397 over Little Fisher River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1397 over Little Fisher 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR1397 over Little Fisher River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1397 over Little Fisher River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1397 over Little Fisher River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.