US Bridges

SR2225 over Branch of Roberson Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000370494

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2225 over Branch of Roberson Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2225 over Branch of Roberson Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2225
CrossesBranch of Roberson Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US64
RouteState Highway 2225
Coordinates35.72187, -79.21571
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2016)
Projected traffic660 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR2225 over Branch of Roberson Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2225 over Branch of Roberson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2225 over Branch of Roberson Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2225 over Branch of Roberson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2225 over Branch of Roberson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.