US Bridges

SR2097 over Brier Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 20 Ft. W. Jct. SR2099 · Structure no. 000000000570189

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2097 over Brier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2097 over Brier Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2097
CrossesBrier Creek
Location20 Ft. W. Jct. SR2099
RouteState Highway 2097
Coordinates35.7735, -80.06174
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic3,400 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 SR2097 over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2097 over Brier 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR2097 over Brier Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2097 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR2097 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.