US Bridges

SR1961 over Neatman Creek

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1955 · Structure no. 000000001690062

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1961 over Neatman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1961 over Neatman Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1961
CrossesNeatman Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1955
RouteState Highway 1961
Coordinates36.28301, -80.25703
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2016)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1961 over Neatman Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1961 over Neatman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1961 over Neatman Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1961 over Neatman Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1961 over Neatman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.