US Bridges

SR2518 over Branch of Toms Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2517 · Structure no. 000000000570374

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2518 over Branch of Toms Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2518 over Branch of Toms Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2518
CrossesBranch of Toms Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2517
RouteState Highway 2518
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63041, -80.06996
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR2518 over Branch of Toms Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2518 over Branch of Toms 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2518 over Branch of Toms Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2518 over Branch of Toms Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2518 over Branch of Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.