US Bridges

SR2008 over West Belews Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1922 · Structure no. 000000000670057

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2008 over West Belews Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2008 over West Belews Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2008
CrossesWest Belews Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1922
RouteState Highway 2008
Coordinates36.20366, -80.12206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2015)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2008 over West Belews Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2008 over West Belews 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR2008 over West Belews Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2008 over West Belews Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2008 over West Belews Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.