US Bridges

SR1338 over Fisher Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1408 · Structure no. 000000001710203

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1338 over Fisher Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1338 over Fisher Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1338
CrossesFisher Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1408
RouteState Highway 1338
Coordinates36.50568, -80.85594
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1338 over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1338 over Fisher Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1338 over Fisher Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1338 over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1338 over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.