US Bridges

SR2148 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC135 · Structure no. 000000001570222

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2148 over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2148 over Whetstone Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2148
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location1.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC135
RouteState Highway 2148
Coordinates36.43628, -79.82999
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2015)
Projected traffic960 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR2148 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2148 over Whetstone 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR2148 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2148 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2148 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.