US Bridges

SR2154 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.49 Mi. N. Jct. SR2114 · Structure no. 000000000250230

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2154 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2154 over Sandy Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2154
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.49 Mi. N. Jct. SR2114
RouteState Highway 2154
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48297, -80.60158
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2016)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2154 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2154 over Sandy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2154 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2154 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR2154 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.