US Bridges

SR1459 over Marshallcreek

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1464 · Structure no. 000000001690041

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1459 over Marshallcreek is a steel culvert carrying SR1459 over Marshallcreek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1459
CrossesMarshallcreek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1464
RouteState Highway 1459
CountyStokes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.49439, -80.33867
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic260 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 SR1459 over Marshallcreek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1459 over Marshallcreek 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 SR1459 over Marshallcreek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1459 over Marshallcreek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1459 over Marshallcreek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.