US Bridges

SR1355 over S.Fork Reddies River

FairPosted for load

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .7 MI.W.JCT.NC16 · Structure no. 000000001930340

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1355 over S.Fork Reddies River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1355 over S.Fork Reddies River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR1355
CrossesS.Fork Reddies River
Location.7 MI.W.JCT.NC16
RouteState Highway 1355
Coordinates36.2587, -81.32551
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2000)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1355 over S.Fork Reddies River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR1355 over S.Fork Reddies 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1355 over S.Fork Reddies River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1355 over S.Fork Reddies River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1355 over S.Fork Reddies River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.