US Bridges

SR1926 over Lick Creek

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. NC65 · Structure no. 000000001690176

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1926 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1926 over Lick 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1926
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. NC65
RouteState Highway 1926
Coordinates36.26384, -80.12961
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1926 over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1926 over Lick 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 SR1926 over Lick Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1926 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1926 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.