US Bridges

SR1908 over Norfolk & Southern RR

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1921 · Structure no. 000000001690287

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1908 over Norfolk & Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1908 over Norfolk & Southern RR in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1908
CrossesNorfolk & Southern RR
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1921
RouteState Highway 1908
CountyStokes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.27472, -80.08826
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1908 over Norfolk & Southern RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1908 over Norfolk & Southern RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1908 over Norfolk & Southern RR carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1908 over Norfolk & Southern RR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1908 over Norfolk & Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.