SR2209 over Lower Creek
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · 1 MI.W.JCT.SR1501 · Structure no. 000000000230311
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 191 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2209 over Lower Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2209 over Lower Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2209 over Lower Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2209 over Lower 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR2209 over Lower Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2209 over Lower Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR2209 over Lower Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.