SR2021 over Little Elkin Creek
FairPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.SR2020 · Structure no. 000000001930226
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2021 over Little Elkin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2021 over Little Elkin Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2021 over Little Elkin Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2021 over Little Elkin 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR2021 over Little Elkin Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2021 over Little Elkin Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR2021 over Little Elkin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.