US Bridges

SR1160 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1136 · Structure no. 000000001690020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1160 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1160 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1160
CrossesE. Prong Little Yadkin R
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1136
RouteState Highway 1160
Coordinates36.32803, -80.39928
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2016)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1160 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1160 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1160 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1160 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1160 over E. Prong Little Yadkin R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.