US Bridges

SR1371 over Lovills Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 150 E.JCT.US52BYP · Structure no. 000000001710061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1371 over Lovills Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1371 over Lovills Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1371
CrossesLovills Creek
Location150 E.JCT.US52BYP
RouteState Highway 1371
Coordinates36.48868, -80.61677
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1371 over Lovills Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1371 over Lovills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1371 over Lovills Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1371 over Lovills Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1371 over Lovills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.