SR2012 over Little Bugaboo Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1990 · Structure no. 000000001930296
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2012 over Little Bugaboo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2012 over Little Bugaboo Creek in Wilkes 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR2012 over Little Bugaboo Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2012 over Little Bugaboo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SR2012 over Little Bugaboo Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2012 over Little Bugaboo Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR2012 over Little Bugaboo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.