FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR2014

Carrying SR2014 over LITTLE BUGABOO CREEK

0.5 MI. N. JCT 2013, Wilkes, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR2014

The SR2014 bridge in Wilkes, North Carolina carries SR2014 over LITTLE BUGABOO CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.4 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR2014 compares

▼ 31.5
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of North Carolina bridges
349
Bridges in Wilkes · 51 in Poor condition
SR2014 12.7 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
1.5
Serviceability /30
19.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.4 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001930429

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

SR2014 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR2014 against other structures in Wilkes and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR2014?

SR2014 in Wilkes, North Carolina has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR2014 inspected?

SR2014's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR2014 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR2014?

SR2014 has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR2014?

SR2014 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR2014 and does age affect safety?

SR2014 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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