US Bridges

SR2033 over Whittier Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.N.JCT.SR2093 · Structure no. 000000001710194

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2033 over Whittier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2033 over Whittier Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSR2033
CrossesWhittier Creek
Location0.3 MI.N.JCT.SR2093
RouteState Highway 2033
Coordinates36.37693, -80.60257
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2033 over Whittier Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2033 over Whittier 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2033 over Whittier Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2033 over Whittier Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR2033 over Whittier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.