US Bridges

SR1966 over Timmons Creek

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1968 · Structure no. 000000001690291

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1966 over Timmons Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1966 over Timmons Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesSR1966
CrossesTimmons Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1968
RouteState Highway 1966
Coordinates36.28656, -80.28852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1966 over Timmons Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1966 over Timmons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2021.

How much traffic does SR1966 over Timmons Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1966 over Timmons Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SR1966 over Timmons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.