SR2187 over Bear Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1010 · Structure no. 000000000370173
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2187 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2187 over Bear Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2187 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2187 over Bear 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR2187 over Bear Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2187 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR2187 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.