US Bridges

SR1651 over Snow Creek

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 100 FT.MI.E.JCT.SR1653 · Structure no. 000000001690086

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1651 over Snow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1651 over Snow 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1651
CrossesSnow Creek
Location100 FT.MI.E.JCT.SR1653
RouteState Highway 1651
Coordinates36.48333, -80.17444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2016)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1651 over Snow Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1651 over Snow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1651 over Snow Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1651 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1651 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.