US Bridges

SR2258 over Fisher River

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.US601 · Structure no. 000000001710330

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2258 over Fisher River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2258 over Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 105 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 6 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2258
CrossesFisher River
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.US601
RouteState Highway 2258
Coordinates36.41023, -80.69072
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2258 over Fisher River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR2258 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2258 over Fisher River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2258 over Fisher River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2258 over Fisher River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.