US Bridges

SR2505 over Branch of Lick Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000570423

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2505 over Branch of Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2505 over Branch of Lick 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2505
CrossesBranch of Lick Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1002
RouteState Highway 2505
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61634, -80.14008
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating96.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic100 (2000)
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 SR2505 over Branch of Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2505 over Branch of Lick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR2505 over Branch of Lick Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2505 over Branch of Lick Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2505 over Branch of Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.