US Bridges

SR2233 over Grays Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2MI S. of JCT SR2234 · Structure no. 000000000510113

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2233 over Grays Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2233 over Grays Creek in Cumberland 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2233
CrossesGrays Creek
Location0.2MI S. of JCT SR2234
RouteState Highway 2233
Coordinates34.90522, -78.82792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2016)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR2233 over Grays Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2233 over Grays 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2233 over Grays Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2233 over Grays Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2233 over Grays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.