US Bridges

SR2133 over Prong Haw Creek

Poor

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2135 · Structure no. 000000000010340

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2133 over Prong Haw Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2133 over Prong Haw Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2133
CrossesProng Haw Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2135
RouteState Highway 2133
CountyAlamance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.04183, -79.305
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR2133 over Prong Haw Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2133 over Prong Haw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2133 over Prong Haw Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2133 over Prong Haw Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR2133 over Prong Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.