US Bridges

SR1483 over South Double Creek

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1510 · Structure no. 000000001690035

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1483 over South Double Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1483 over South Double Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1483
CrossesSouth Double Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1510
RouteState Highway 1483
Coordinates36.43156, -80.2981
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1483 over South Double Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1483 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 SR1483 over South Double Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1483 over South Double Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1483 over South Double Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.