US Bridges

SR1342 over Ut to Fisher River

GoodPosted for load

Surry County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.SR1343 · Structure no. 000000001710288

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1342 over Ut to Fisher River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1342 over Ut to Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1342
CrossesUt to Fisher River
Location.8 MI.N.JCT.SR1343
RouteState Highway 1342
Coordinates36.41605, -80.75654
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2016)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1342 over Ut to Fisher River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1342 over Ut to Fisher River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1342 over Ut to Fisher River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1342 over Ut to Fisher River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1342 over Ut to Fisher River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.