US Bridges

SR2489 over Fourmile Branch

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2255 · Structure no. 000000000570238

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2489 over Fourmile Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR2489 over Fourmile Branch in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2489
CrossesFourmile Branch
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2255
RouteState Highway 2489
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74663, -80.18339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2001)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2489 over Fourmile Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2489 over Fourmile Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2489 over Fourmile Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2489 over Fourmile Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2489 over Fourmile Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.