US Bridges

SR1168 over Stony Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1155 · Structure no. 000000001930716

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1168 over Stony Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1168 over Stony Fork 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1168
CrossesStony Fork Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1155
RouteState Highway 1168
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.13765, -81.40857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1168 over Stony Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR1168 over Stony Fork Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1168 over Stony Fork Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1168 over Stony Fork Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1168 over Stony Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.