HB-0020: Curtis Bridge Road-Bridge Replacement-Wilkesboro
HB-0020: Curtis Bridge Road-Bridge Replacement-Wilkesboro
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to replace the bridge on Curtis Bridge Road over the Yadkin River in Wilkesboro, Wilkes County.
Responses to questions and comments received can be viewed here.
Interactive Study Area Map
Project Overview
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to replace the bridge on Curtis Bridge Road (S.R. 1185) over the Yadkin River in Wilkesboro, Wilkes County. The existing bridge was constructed in 1952 and is considered structurally deficient due to substructure condition. The bridge also lacks pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. Structurally deficient does not mean that the bridge is unsafe, it indicates that portions of the bridge are in poor condition and in need of significant maintenance. The proposed bridge will include two 11-foot lanes (one in each direction) and a 10-foot multi-use path for pedestrians and bicycles on the south side of the bridge. The multi-use path will be separated from the travel lanes by a raised concrete divider as shown below in the typical sections.
Inclusion of the multi-use path is subject to participation of the local municipality.
The project proposes to replace the bridge in its current location and offsite detour will be used during construction. The proposed vehicular detour will divert traffic from Curtis Bridge Road onto U.S. 421 during construction.
In 2023, NCDOT Highway Division 11 secured a federal grant to replace this bridge. The project is currently in the planning and design stage.
Proposed Aerial View
Typical Section
Betterments such as sidewalks and multi-use paths are subject to municipality participation.
Project Funding:
Activity | Estimated Costs* |
Right-of-Way Acquisition | $ 527,000 |
Utilities | $ 472,000 |
Construction | $ 6.47 Million |
Total Cost | $ 8.58 Million |
*Estimated costs are subject to change. Based on currently adopted NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Timeline:
Activity | Anticipated Date* |
Environmental Document | April 2025 |
Right-of-Way Acquisition Begins | May 2026 |
Construction Begins | May 2027 |
*Future dates subject to change
Project Comments:
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.
Comments for consideration during the current phase of project development
were to be submitted by November 6, 2024
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
Email: curtis-bridge-wilkes-county@publicinput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 and enter project code 10734 to leave a message.
Project Contact Information
Daniel Adams
Division Project Team Leader
NCDOT Division 11
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Project Contact Information
Emaly Simone
Consultant Project Manager
Michael Baker Engineering, Inc
8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 600
Cary, NC 27518
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RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road
project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right
of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions
Right of Way Acquisition Process Videos