US Bridges

SR1157 over W.Prong Little Yadkin R.

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1160 · Structure no. 000000001690289

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1157 over W.Prong Little Yadkin R. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1157 over W.Prong Little Yadkin R. in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1157
CrossesW.Prong Little Yadkin R.
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1160
RouteState Highway 1157
CountyStokes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.34031, -80.41922
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1157 over W.Prong Little Yadkin R. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1157 over W.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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1157 over W.Prong Little Yadkin R. carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1157 over W.Prong Little Yadkin R.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1157 over W.Prong Little Yadkin R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.