US Bridges

SR1809 over SR1856

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1857 · Structure no. 000000001710244

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1809 over SR1856 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1809 over SR1856 in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1809
CrossesSR1856
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1857
RouteState Highway 1809
Coordinates36.39318, -80.47265
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1809 over SR1856 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1809 over SR1856 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1809 over SR1856 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1809 over SR1856?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1809 over SR1856?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.