US Bridges

NC704 over Peters Creek

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1497 · Structure no. 000000001690022

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC704 over Peters Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC704 over Peters Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC704
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1497
RouteState Highway 704
CountyStokes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.5208, -80.28791
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC704 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC704 over Peters 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC704 over Peters Creek carry?

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

How long is NC704 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NC704 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.