US Bridges

SR1941 over Ash Camp Creek

Poor

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1935 · Structure no. 000000001690094

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1941 over Ash Camp Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1941 over Ash Camp Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1941
CrossesAsh Camp Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1935
RouteState Highway 1941
Coordinates36.29178, -80.15692
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1941 over Ash Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1941 over Ash Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1941 over Ash Camp Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1941 over Ash Camp Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1941 over Ash Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.