US Bridges

SR2748 over Back Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000810215

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2748 over Back Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2748 over Back Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2748
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 2748
Coordinates36.07761, -79.54441
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2019)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR2748 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2748 over Back 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR2748 over Back Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2748 over Back Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR2748 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.