SR2208 over Loves Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 8O Ft. Mi. N. Jct. SR2110 · Structure no. 000000000370183
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2208 over Loves Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR2208 over Loves Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 85 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was SR2208 over Loves Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is SR2208 over Loves 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR2208 over Loves Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2208 over Loves Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR2208 over Loves Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.