US Bridges

SR2371 over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000010153

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2371 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2371 over Cane Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2371
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1005
RouteState Highway 2371
Coordinates35.88702, -79.44726
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2371 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SR2371 over Cane 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 SR2371 over Cane Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2371 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR2371 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.