US Bridges

SR1759 over Reed Creek

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1690 · Structure no. 000000001690118

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1759 over Reed Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1759 over Reed Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1759
CrossesReed Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1690
RouteState Highway 1759
Coordinates36.38249, -80.06639
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 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 SR1759 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1759 over Reed 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 SR1759 over Reed Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1759 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns SR1759 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.