US Bridges

SR2155 over Bear Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2153 · Structure no. 000000000370149

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2155 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2155 over Bear Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR2155
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2153
RouteState Highway 2155
Coordinates35.63188, -79.2361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2016)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR2155 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2155 over 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR2155 over Bear Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2155 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2155 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.