US Bridges

SR1224 over E.Prong Little Yadkin R.

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 150 Ft. S. Jct. SR1163 · Structure no. 000000001690212

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1224 over E.Prong Little Yadkin R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1224 over E.Prong Little Yadkin R. in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesSR1224
CrossesE.Prong Little Yadkin R.
Location150 Ft. S. Jct. SR1163
RouteState Highway 1224
Coordinates36.33162, -80.38508
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1994)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1224 over E.Prong Little Yadkin R. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR1224 over E.Prong Little Yadkin R. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1224 over E.Prong Little Yadkin R. carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1224 over E.Prong Little Yadkin R.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1224 over E.Prong Little Yadkin R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.