US Bridges

SR2145 over Georges Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2150 · Structure no. 000000000370154

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2145 over Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2145 over Georges 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2145
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2150
RouteState Highway 2145
Coordinates35.57332, -79.21466
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2016)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2145 over Georges Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2145 over Georges 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR2145 over Georges Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2145 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2145 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.