SR2221 over Fisher River
FairSurry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR2227 · Structure no. 000000001710166
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2221 over Fisher River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2221 over Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2221 over Fisher River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2221 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR2221 over Fisher River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2221 over Fisher River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR2221 over Fisher River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.