US Bridges

SR2014 over Little Persimmon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2033 · Structure no. 000000000450041

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2014 over Little Persimmon Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR2014 over Little Persimmon Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2014
CrossesLittle Persimmon Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2033
RouteState Highway 2014
Coordinates35.28653, -81.40857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2016)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2014 over Little Persimmon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2014 over Little Persimmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR2014 over Little Persimmon Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2014 over Little Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2014 over Little Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.