US Bridges

SR1856 Nbl over Toms Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.US52 · Structure no. 000000001710329

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1856 Nbl over Toms Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1856 Nbl over Toms Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1856 Nbl
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.US52
RouteState Highway 1856
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.39903, -80.4897
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2018)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1856 Nbl over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR1856 Nbl over Toms Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1856 Nbl over Toms Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1856 Nbl over Toms Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1856 Nbl over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.