US Bridges

SR2057 over Ut to Ararat River

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR2080 · Structure no. 000000001710347

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2057 over Ut to Ararat River is a steel culvert carrying SR2057 over Ut to Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR2057
CrossesUt to Ararat River
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR2080
RouteState Highway 2057
Coordinates36.31291, -80.52675
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2016)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR2057 over Ut to Ararat River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2057 over Ut to Ararat River 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 SR2057 over Ut to Ararat River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2057 over Ut to Ararat River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR2057 over Ut to Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.