US Bridges

SR2072 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.W.JCT.SR2073 · Structure no. 000000001710144

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2072 over Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2072 over Grassy Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2072
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.9 MI.W.JCT.SR2073
RouteState Highway 2072
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.27457, -80.46812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2000)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR2072 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2072 over Grassy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2072 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2072 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2072 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.