US Bridges

SR2453 over Ut to Little Bear Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. N. Jct. SR2608 · Structure no. 000000000250290

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2453 over Ut to Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2453 over Ut to Little Bear Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2453
CrossesUt to Little Bear Creek
Location0.01 Mi. N. Jct. SR2608
RouteState Highway 2453
Coordinates35.39716, -80.38605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2453 over Ut to Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2453 over Ut to Little Bear 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR2453 over Ut to Little Bear Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2453 over Ut to Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR2453 over Ut to Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.