US Bridges

SR1497 over Peters Creek

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. E. Jct. SR1512 · Structure no. 000000001690081

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1497 over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1497 over Peters Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1497
CrossesPeters Creek
Location50 Ft. E. Jct. SR1512
RouteState Highway 1497
Coordinates36.49364, -80.27154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2013)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1497 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1497 over Peters 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1497 over Peters Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1497 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1497 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.