US Bridges

SR2012 over Flat Shoal Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1826 · Structure no. 000000001710291

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2012 over Flat Shoal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2012 over Flat Shoal Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2012
CrossesFlat Shoal Creek
Location.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1826
RouteState Highway 2012
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.42293, -80.52756
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2012 over Flat Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2012 over Flat Shoal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2012 over Flat Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2012 over Flat Shoal Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR2012 over Flat Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.