US Bridges

SR1681 over Little Beaver Island Crk

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1693 · Structure no. 000000001690288

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1681 over Little Beaver Island Crk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1681 over Little Beaver Island Crk in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1681
CrossesLittle Beaver Island Crk
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1693
RouteState Highway 1681
Coordinates36.43012, -80.04674
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2005)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1681 over Little Beaver Island Crk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1681 over Little Beaver Island Crk 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 SR1681 over Little Beaver Island Crk carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1681 over Little Beaver Island Crk?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1681 over Little Beaver Island Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.