US Bridges

SR1171 over US421

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1175 · Structure no. 000000000670187

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1171 over US421 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1171 over US421 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesSR1171
CrossesUS421
Location1.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1175
RouteState Highway 1171
Coordinates36.09066, -80.43034
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1171 over US421 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1171 over US421 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1171 over US421 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1171 over US421?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1171 over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.