US Bridges

SR1791 over Archies Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1793 · Structure no. 000000001710235

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1791 over Archies Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1791 over Archies Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1791
CrossesArchies Creek
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1793
RouteState Highway 1791
Coordinates36.5445, -80.463
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2000)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1791 over Archies Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1791 over Archies 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1791 over Archies Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1791 over Archies Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1791 over Archies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.