US Bridges

SR2710 over Adams Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000000250219

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2710 over Adams Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2710 over Adams Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2710
CrossesAdams Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC49
RouteState Highway 2710
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40023, -80.47977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic2,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2710 over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2710 over Adams 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2710 over Adams Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2710 over Adams Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2710 over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.