SR1600 over Fisher River
FairPosted for loadSurry County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.NC89 · Structure no. 000000001710299
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1600 over Fisher River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1600 over Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1600 over Fisher River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1600 over 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR1600 over Fisher River carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1600 over Fisher River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR1600 over Fisher River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.