US Bridges

SR1417 (closed) over Dan River

FairClosed to traffic

Stokes County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI N JCT SR1413 · Structure no. 000000001690075

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1980 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1417 (closed) over Dan River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR1417 (closed) over Dan River in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1417 (closed)
CrossesDan River
Location1.4 MI N JCT SR1413
RouteState Highway 1417
CountyStokes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.53668, -80.40022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1980)
Projected traffic44 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 SR1417 (closed) over Dan River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1417 (closed) over Dan River 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR1417 (closed) over Dan River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is SR1417 (closed) over Dan River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1417 (closed) over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.