US Bridges

SR1166 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 25 Ft. S. Jct. SR1168 · Structure no. 000000001690009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1166 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R is a steel culvert carrying SR1166 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1166
CrossesE. Prong Little Yadkin R
Location25 Ft. S. Jct. SR1168
RouteState Highway 1166
Coordinates36.35678, -80.33764
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1166 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1166 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R 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 SR1166 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1166 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1166 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.