US Bridges

NC65 over Red Bank Creek

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. W. Jct. SR1952 · Structure no. 000000001690006

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC65 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC65 over Red Bank Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC65
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location100 Ft. W. Jct. SR1952
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates36.26632, -80.21331
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC65 over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC65 over Red Bank 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NC65 over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC65 over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).

Who owns NC65 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.