US Bridges

SR1759 over Ararat River

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.NC89 · Structure no. 000000001710096

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1759 over Ararat River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1759 over Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1759
CrossesArarat River
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.NC89
RouteState Highway 1759
Coordinates36.49516, -80.59332
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2019)
Projected traffic7,000 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 SR1759 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1759 over Ararat 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1759 over Ararat River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1759 over Ararat River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1759 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.