US Bridges

SR1614 over Little Fisher River

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1397 · Structure no. 000000001710215

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1614 over Little Fisher River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1614 over Little Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 68 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1614
CrossesLittle Fisher River
Location1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1397
RouteState Highway 1614
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.49692, -80.74657
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 SR1614 over Little Fisher River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR1614 over Little 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 SR1614 over Little Fisher River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1614 over Little Fisher River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1614 over Little Fisher River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.