US Bridges

SR1351 over S.F.New Rvr & Non-System

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · 50 FT..W.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001890334

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1351 over S.F.New Rvr & Non-System is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1351 over S.F.New Rvr & Non-System in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1351
CrossesS.F.New Rvr & Non-System
Location50 FT..W.JCT.SR1100
RouteState Highway 1351
Coordinates36.27804, -81.57059
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2000)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 SR1351 over S.F.New Rvr & Non-System built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1351 over S.F.New Rvr & Non-System 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1351 over S.F.New Rvr & Non-System carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1351 over S.F.New Rvr & Non-System?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1351 over S.F.New Rvr & Non-System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.