US Bridges

SR2050 over Hickory Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR2052 · Structure no. 000000000450024

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2050 over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2050 over Hickory Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesSR2050
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR2052
RouteState Highway 2050
Coordinates35.28203, -81.52477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2050 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2050 over Hickory 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2050 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2050 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR2050 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.