US Bridges

SR1974 over Neatmans Creek

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1955 · Structure no. 000000001690051

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1974 over Neatmans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1974 over Neatmans Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 72 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1974
CrossesNeatmans Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1955
RouteState Highway 1974
CountyStokes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.31184, -80.25264
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1974 over Neatmans Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR1974 over Neatmans 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1974 over Neatmans Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1974 over Neatmans Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1974 over Neatmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.