US Bridges

SR2220 over New Hope Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.11 Mi. E. Jct. SR1110 · Structure no. 000000000630641

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
13,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2220 over New Hope Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2220 over New Hope Creek in Durham 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2220
CrossesNew Hope Creek
Location0.11 Mi. E. Jct. SR1110
RouteState Highway 2220
Coordinates35.94316, -78.98117
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2020)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR2220 over New Hope Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2220 over New Hope 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2220 over New Hope Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2220 over New Hope Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2220 over New Hope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.