US Bridges

SR1711 over Deep Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.US421 · Structure no. 000000001970012

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1711 over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1711 over Deep Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1711
CrossesDeep Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.US421
RouteState Highway 1711
Coordinates36.11421, -80.54636
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1711 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1711 over Deep 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1711 over Deep Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1711 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1711 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.