US Bridges

SR2266 over Plummer Creek

Poor

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2098 · Structure no. 000000000570188

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2266 over Plummer Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2266 over Plummer Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2266
CrossesPlummer Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2098
RouteState Highway 2266
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75354, -80.06663
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR2266 over Plummer Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2266 over Plummer 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR2266 over Plummer Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2266 over Plummer Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2266 over Plummer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.