SR1173 over Double Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 300 E. JCT.SR3652 · Structure no. 000000000670545
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1173 over Double Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1173 over Double Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1173 over Double Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1173 over Double Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1173 over Double Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1173 over Double Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1173 over Double Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.