US Bridges

SR2020 over Jimmys Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR2123 · Structure no. 000000000570178

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2020 over Jimmys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2020 over Jimmys Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2020
CrossesJimmys Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR2123
RouteState Highway 2020
Coordinates35.8447, -80.17412
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2020 over Jimmys Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2020 over Jimmys 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2020 over Jimmys Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2020 over Jimmys Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2020 over Jimmys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.