US Bridges

SR1990 over Flat Shoals Creek

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. W. Jct. NC8 · Structure no. 000000001690056

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1990 over Flat Shoals Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1990 over Flat Shoals 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1990
CrossesFlat Shoals Creek
Location0.9 Mi. W. Jct. NC8
RouteState Highway 1990
Coordinates36.37516, -80.20631
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1990 over Flat Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1990 over Flat Shoals 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 SR1990 over Flat Shoals Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1990 over Flat Shoals Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1990 over Flat Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.