US Bridges

SR2183 over North Hambys Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2032 · Structure no. 000000000570469

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2183 over North Hambys Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR2183 over North Hambys Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2183
CrossesNorth Hambys Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2032
RouteState Highway 2183
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.87692, -80.08367
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2183 over North Hambys Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2183 over North Hambys 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2183 over North Hambys Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2183 over North Hambys Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR2183 over North Hambys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.