SR1602 over Fisher River
FairSurry County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.E.JCT.NC89 · Structure no. 000000001710074
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1602 over Fisher River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1602 over Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1602 over Fisher River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1602 over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1602 over Fisher River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1602 over Fisher River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1602 over Fisher River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.