US Bridges

SR2256 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR2248 · Structure no. 000000000570237

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2256 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2256 over Four Mile Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2256
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR2248
RouteState Highway 2256
Coordinates35.73373, -80.19272
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2017)
Projected traffic820 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2256 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2256 over Four Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2256 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2256 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2256 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.