US Bridges

SR1695 over Dan River

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. S. Jct. SR1697 · Structure no. 000000001690104

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1695 over Dan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1695 over Dan River in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1695
CrossesDan River
Location50 Ft. S. Jct. SR1697
RouteState Highway 1695
Coordinates36.40163, -80.13797
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1695 over Dan River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1695 over Dan River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1695 over Dan River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1695 over Dan River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1695 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.