US Bridges

SR2185 over North Hambys Creek

Poor

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2053 · Structure no. 000000000570555

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2185 over North Hambys Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2185 over North Hambys Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2185
CrossesNorth Hambys Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2053
RouteState Highway 2185
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.8836, -80.07235
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2017)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2185 over North Hambys Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2185 over North Hambys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2185 over North Hambys Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2185 over North Hambys Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR2185 over North Hambys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.