US Bridges

SR2032 over Grassy Fork Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.SR2026 · Structure no. 000000001930688

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2032 over Grassy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2032 over Grassy Fork Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2032
CrossesGrassy Fork Creek
Location.5 MI.W.JCT.SR2026
RouteState Highway 2032
Coordinates36.30359, -80.91882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2000)
Projected traffic280 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 SR2032 over Grassy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2032 over Grassy Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2032 over Grassy Fork Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2032 over Grassy Fork Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2032 over Grassy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.