US Bridges

SR2009 over Ut to Belews Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000670176

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2009 over Ut to Belews Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2009 over Ut to Belews Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2009
CrossesUt to Belews Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US158
RouteState Highway 2009
Coordinates36.19371, -80.10755
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1999)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2009 over Ut to Belews Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2009 over Ut to 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2009 over Ut to Belews Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is SR2009 over Ut to Belews Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2009 over Ut to Belews Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.