US Bridges

SR2087 over Hambys Creek

Poor

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2034 · Structure no. 000000000570173

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2087 over Hambys Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2087 over Hambys Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2087
CrossesHambys Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2034
RouteState Highway 2087
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85534, -80.11055
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR2087 over Hambys Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2087 over Hambys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2087 over Hambys Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2087 over Hambys Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2087 over Hambys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.