US Bridges

SR2038 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR2037 · Structure no. 000000001930625

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2038 over Grassy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2038 over Grassy Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2038
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR2037
RouteState Highway 2038
Coordinates36.30999, -80.87932
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 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 traffic240 (2016)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2038 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2038 over Grassy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2038 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2038 over Grassy Creek?

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

Who owns SR2038 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.