US Bridges

SR2258 over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.US601 · Structure no. 000000001710331

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2258 over Stewarts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2258 over Stewarts Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2258
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location.6 MI.S.JCT.US601
RouteState Highway 2258
Coordinates36.46243, -80.62492
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2258 over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2258 over Stewarts 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2258 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2258 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2258 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.