Stone Mtn.Rd. over Bullhead Creek
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · 2.5MI.N.JCT.SR1737 · Structure no. 000000001930782
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Stone Mtn.Rd. over Bullhead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Mtn.Rd. over Bullhead Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stone Mtn.Rd. over Bullhead Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stone Mtn.Rd. over Bullhead 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Stone Mtn.Rd. over Bullhead Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Stone Mtn.Rd. over Bullhead Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Stone Mtn.Rd. over Bullhead Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.