SR1355 over South Fork New River
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1392 · Structure no. 000000001890317
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1355 over South Fork New River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1355 over South Fork New River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1355 over South Fork New River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1355 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1355 over South Fork New River carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1355 over South Fork New River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1355 over South Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.