US Bridges

SR2531 over Cabin Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. W. Jct. NC109 · Structure no. 000000000570902

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2531 over Cabin Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2531 over Cabin Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2531
CrossesCabin Creek
Location2.0 Mi. W. Jct. NC109
RouteState Highway 2531
Coordinates35.57883, -80.12454
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2017)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2531 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2531 over Cabin 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2531 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2531 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2531 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.