US Bridges

SR1331 over South Fork New River

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · 75 FT.N.JCT.SR1332 · Structure no. 000000001890059

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1331 over South Fork New River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1331 over South Fork New River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1331
CrossesSouth Fork New River
Location75 FT.N.JCT.SR1332
RouteState Highway 1331
Coordinates36.24867, -81.62101
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1997)
Projected traffic230 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1331 over South Fork New River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1331 over South Fork New 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1331 over South Fork New River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1331 over South Fork New River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1331 over South Fork New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.