SR1791 over Archies Creek
PoorSurry County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR1794 · Structure no. 000000001710281
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 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 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1791 over Archies Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1791 over Archies Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1791 over Archies Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1791 over Archies Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1791 over Archies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.