US Bridges

SR1329 over Ut to S.Fork Mitchell Rv

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000001710172

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1329 over Ut to S.Fork Mitchell Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1329 over Ut to S.Fork Mitchell Rv in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1329
CrossesUt to S.Fork Mitchell Rv
Location1.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1328
RouteState Highway 1329
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.39121, -80.93749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2000)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1329 over Ut to S.Fork Mitchell Rv built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1329 over Ut to S.Fork Mitchell Rv 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 SR1329 over Ut to S.Fork Mitchell Rv carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1329 over Ut to S.Fork Mitchell Rv?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1329 over Ut to S.Fork Mitchell Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.