US Bridges

NC89 Ebl over Little Fisher River

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.I-77 · Structure no. 000000001710073

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC89 Ebl over Little Fisher River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC89 Ebl over Little Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC89 Ebl
CrossesLittle Fisher River
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.I-77
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates36.48544, -80.74701
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NC89 Ebl over Little Fisher River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC89 Ebl over Little Fisher 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NC89 Ebl over Little Fisher River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC89 Ebl over Little Fisher River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC89 Ebl over Little Fisher River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.