SR1479 over South Double Creek
FairStokes County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1504 · Structure no. 000000001690033
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1479 over South Double Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1479 over South Double Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1479 over South Double Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1479 over South Double 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1479 over South Double Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1479 over South Double Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1479 over South Double Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.