US Bridges

NC704 over Little Peters Creek

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1438 · Structure no. 000000001690032

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC704 over Little Peters Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC704 over Little Peters Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNC704
CrossesLittle Peters Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1438
RouteState Highway 704
Coordinates36.52606, -80.27215
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Little Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC704 over Little Peters Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC704 over Little Peters Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC704 over Little Peters Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC704 over Little Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.