US Bridges

NC704 over Dan River

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1455 · Structure no. 000000001690008

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC704 over Dan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC704 over Dan River in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesNC704
CrossesDan River
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1455
RouteState Highway 704
Coordinates36.51449, -80.30309
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 NC704 over Dan River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC704 over Dan River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC704 over Dan River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC704 over Dan River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC704 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.