US Bridges

SR2245 over Kings Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2283 · Structure no. 000000000450050

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2245 over Kings Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2245 over Kings Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR2245
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2283
RouteState Highway 2245
Coordinates35.18221, -81.37412
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic1,200 (2013)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR2245 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2245 over Kings 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2245 over Kings Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2245 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2245 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.