US Bridges

SR2082 over Ut to Roaring River

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1993 · Structure no. 000000001930183

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2082 over Ut to Roaring River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2082 over Ut to Roaring River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2082
CrossesUt to Roaring River
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1993
RouteState Highway 2082
Coordinates36.22388, -81.02201
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: 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 rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 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 SR2082 over Ut to Roaring River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2082 over Ut to Roaring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR2082 over Ut to Roaring River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2082 over Ut to Roaring River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2082 over Ut to Roaring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.