FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR1445

Carrying SR1445 over CREEK

0.1 MI. N. JCT. SR1446, Stokes, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR1445

The SR1445 bridge in Stokes, North Carolina carries SR1445 over CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 450 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR1445 compares

▲ 45.6
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of North Carolina bridges
150
Bridges in Stokes · 14 in Poor condition
SR1445 89.8 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001690190

How to read this record

SR1445 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR1445 against other structures in Stokes and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR1445?

SR1445 in Stokes, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR1445 inspected?

SR1445's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 450 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR1445 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR1445?

SR1445 has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR1445?

SR1445 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR1445 and does age affect safety?

SR1445 was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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