US Bridges

Old Shop Drive over East Prong Roaring River

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI.E..JCT.SR1737 · Structure no. 000000001930784

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2002 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Old Shop Drive over East Prong Roaring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Shop Drive over East Prong Roaring River 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Shop Drive
CrossesEast Prong Roaring River
Location1.9 MI.E..JCT.SR1737
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.39392, -81.06854
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2002)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Old Shop Drive over East Prong Roaring River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Shop Drive over East Prong Roaring River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Shop Drive over East Prong Roaring River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Old Shop Drive over East Prong Roaring River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Old Shop Drive over East Prong Roaring River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.