US Bridges

US311 over Eurins Creek

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC772 · Structure no. 000000001690053

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US311 over Eurins Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US311 over Eurins Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS311
CrossesEurins Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC772
RouteU.S. Route 311
Coordinates36.33865, -80.05459
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 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 traffic3,300 (2019)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 US311 over Eurins Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US311 over Eurins 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 US311 over Eurins Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US311 over Eurins Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US311 over Eurins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.