US Bridges

SR2011 over Little Bugaboo Creek

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .7 MI.W.JCT.SR1933 · Structure no. 000000001930270

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2011 over Little Bugaboo Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2011 over Little Bugaboo Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2011
CrossesLittle Bugaboo Creek
Location.7 MI.W.JCT.SR1933
RouteState Highway 2011
Coordinates36.26213, -80.99788
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2000)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2011 over Little Bugaboo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2011 over Little Bugaboo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2011 over Little Bugaboo Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2011 over Little Bugaboo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2011 over Little Bugaboo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.