SR1961 over Town Fork Creek
FairStokes County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1955 · Structure no. 000000001690063
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1961 over Town Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1961 over Town Fork 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1961 over Town Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1961 over Town Fork 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1961 over Town Fork Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1961 over Town Fork Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1961 over Town Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.