US Bridges

SR2205 over Abbotts Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2206 · Structure no. 000000000570431

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2205 over Abbotts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2205 over Abbotts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2205
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2206
RouteState Highway 2205
Coordinates35.81032, -80.22898
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2021)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2205 over Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2205 over Abbotts 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR2205 over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2205 over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR2205 over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.