US Bridges

SR 2005 over Thortons Creek

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · .7 MI E. Jct. Nc 27 · Structure no. 000000000850013

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2005 over Thortons Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 2005 over Thortons Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 2005
CrossesThortons Creek
Location.7 MI E. Jct. Nc 27
RouteState Highway 2005
Coordinates35.39086, -78.71502
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 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 traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 2005 over Thortons Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2005 over Thortons 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2005 over Thortons Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2005 over Thortons Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR 2005 over Thortons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.