US Bridges

SR2325 over Branch Falls Creek

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000000370348

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2325 over Branch Falls Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2325 over Branch Falls Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2325
CrossesBranch Falls Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC42
RouteState Highway 2325
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.52203, -79.51579
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic80 (2000)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2325 over Branch Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2325 over Branch Falls 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2325 over Branch Falls Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR2325 over Branch Falls Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2325 over Branch Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.