US Bridges

SR2487 over Southern Railroad

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 200 Ft. N. Jct. NC216 · Structure no. 000000000450449

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2487 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2487 over Southern Railroad in Cleveland 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2487
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location200 Ft. N. Jct. NC216
RouteState Highway 2487
Coordinates35.21205, -81.38022
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2487 over Southern Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR2487 over Southern Railroad 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 SR2487 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2487 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR2487 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.