US Bridges

SR2635 over Little Coldwater Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2643 · Structure no. 000000000250128

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2635 over Little Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2635 over Little Coldwater Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2635
CrossesLittle Coldwater Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2643
RouteState Highway 2635
Coordinates35.39097, -80.53704
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2635 over Little Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2635 over Little Coldwater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR2635 over Little Coldwater Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2635 over Little Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR2635 over Little Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.