US Bridges

SR2894 over Ut to Rocky River

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000000250349

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2894 over Ut to Rocky River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2894 over Ut to Rocky River in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2894
CrossesUt to Rocky River
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. I85
RouteState Highway 2894
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36775, -80.71236
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2018)
Projected traffic82,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2894 over Ut to Rocky River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2894 over Ut to Rocky River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2894 over Ut to Rocky River carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2894 over Ut to Rocky River?

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

Who owns SR2894 over Ut to Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.