US Bridges

SR2181 over Cane Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2182 · Structure no. 000000000010102

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2181 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2181 over Cane Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2181
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2182
RouteState Highway 2181
Coordinates35.88509, -79.27637
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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 SR2181 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2181 over Cane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2181 over Cane Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2181 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2181 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.