US Bridges

SR2142 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2139 · Structure no. 000000000370166

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2142 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2142 over Cedar Creek in Chatham 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2142
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2139
RouteState Highway 2142
Coordinates35.56624, -79.28399
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR2142 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2142 over Cedar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR2142 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2142 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2142 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.