US Bridges

SR2022 over Sandy Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. of Jct. NC24 · Structure no. 000000000510032

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2022 over Sandy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR2022 over Sandy Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR2022
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. of Jct. NC24
RouteState Highway 2022
Coordinates35.00508, -78.68887
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR2022 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2022 over Sandy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2022 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2022 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR2022 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.