SR1171 over Branch Lewis Creek
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.US421 · Structure no. 000000001930422
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1171 over Branch Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1171 over Branch Lewis Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1171 over Branch Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is SR1171 over Branch Lewis 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1171 over Branch Lewis Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is SR1171 over Branch Lewis Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1171 over Branch Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.