US Bridges

SR2012 over Locks Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR2010 · Structure no. 000000000510110

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2012 over Locks Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2012 over Locks Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR2012
CrossesLocks Creek
Location0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR2010
RouteState Highway 2012
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2016)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2012 over Locks Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2012 over Locks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2012 over Locks Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2012 over Locks Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR2012 over Locks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.