US Bridges

SR2632 over Abbotts Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR4241 · Structure no. 000000000670072

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2632 over Abbotts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2632 over Abbotts Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2632
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR4241
RouteState Highway 2632
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.07804, -80.07896
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2632 over Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2632 over Abbotts 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2632 over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2632 over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2632 over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.