US Bridges

SR2048 over Pilot Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR2047 · Structure no. 000000001710139

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2048 over Pilot Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2048 over Pilot Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2048
CrossesPilot Creek
Location50 FT.N.JCT.SR2047
RouteState Highway 2048
Coordinates36.35416, -80.50482
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2048 over Pilot Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2048 over Pilot 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2048 over Pilot Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2048 over Pilot Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns SR2048 over Pilot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.