US Bridges

SR2294 over Abbotts Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2402 · Structure no. 000000000570249

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2294 over Abbotts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2294 over Abbotts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2294
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2402
RouteState Highway 2294
Coordinates35.67637, -80.25052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2017)
Projected traffic4,200 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 SR2294 over Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2294 over Abbotts Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2294 over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2294 over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2294 over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.