US Bridges

SR1175 over South Double Creek

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. S. Jct. SR1186 · Structure no. 000000001690184

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1175 over South Double Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1175 over South Double Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 84 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1175
CrossesSouth Double Creek
Location0.25 Mi. S. Jct. SR1186
RouteState Highway 1175
Coordinates36.40065, -80.36489
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2000)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1175 over South Double Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR1175 over South Double Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1175 over South Double Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1175 over South Double Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1175 over South Double Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.