US Bridges

SR2044 over Ararat River

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.W.JCT.NC268 · Structure no. 000000001710148

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
414 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2044 over Ararat River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2044 over Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2044
CrossesArarat River
Location1.3 MI.W.JCT.NC268
RouteState Highway 2044
Coordinates36.3629, -80.53968
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length414 ft (126.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic500 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 SR2044 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2044 over Ararat River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2044 over Ararat River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2044 over Ararat River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2044 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.