SR2450 over Br. of Big Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000000250105
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2450 over Br. of Big Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2450 over Br. of Big Bear Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2450 over Br. of Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR2450 over Br. of Big Bear 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR2450 over Br. of Big Bear Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2450 over Br. of Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR2450 over Br. of Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.