SR1351 over South Fork New River
PoorPosted for loadWatauga County, North Carolina · 20 FT.W.JCT.SR1352 · Structure no. 000000001890089
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1351 over South Fork New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1351 over South Fork New River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1351 over South Fork New River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1351 over South Fork New River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1351 over South Fork New River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1351 over South Fork New River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1351 over South Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.