US Bridges

SR2048 over Grassy Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR2067 · Structure no. 000000001710143

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2048 over Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2048 over Grassy Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2048
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR2067
RouteState Highway 2048
Coordinates36.29912, -80.47709
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2048 over Grassy 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 SR2048 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2048 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2048 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.