US Bridges

NC104 over Ararat River

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1725 · Structure no. 000000001710069

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC104 over Ararat River is a concrete tee beam carrying NC104 over Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNC104
CrossesArarat River
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1725
RouteState Highway 104
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.55372, -80.56874
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC104 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC104 over Ararat River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC104 over Ararat River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC104 over Ararat River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC104 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.