US Bridges

SR2048 over Smith Creek

Fair

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. E. of Jct. I-40 · Structure no. 000000001290061

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2048 over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2048 over Smith Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 5 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2048
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.05 Mi. E. of Jct. I-40
RouteState Highway 2048
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.27701, -77.86731
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2021)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2048 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2048 over Smith 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2048 over Smith Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2048 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR2048 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.