US Bridges

SR1675 (closed) over Ugly Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1674 · Structure no. 000000001690106

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1979 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1675 (closed) over Ugly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1675 (closed) over Ugly Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 85 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1675 (closed)
CrossesUgly Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1674
RouteState Highway 1675
Coordinates36.44191, -80.13774
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1979)
Projected traffic59 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1675 (closed) over Ugly Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SR1675 (closed) over Ugly 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR1675 (closed) over Ugly Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is SR1675 (closed) over Ugly Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1675 (closed) over Ugly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.