SR1856 Sbl over Toms Creek
PoorSurry County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.US52 · Structure no. 000000001710328
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 188 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1856 Sbl over Toms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1856 Sbl over Toms Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 93 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1856 Sbl over Toms Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is SR1856 Sbl over Toms 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1856 Sbl over Toms Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1856 Sbl over Toms Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1856 Sbl over Toms Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.