US Bridges

SR2072 over Mcleans Creek

Fair

Harnett County, North Carolina · 1.3MI.N. of JCT.SR2033 · Structure no. 000000000850069

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2072 over Mcleans Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2072 over Mcleans Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2072
CrossesMcleans Creek
Location1.3MI.N. of JCT.SR2033
RouteState Highway 2072
Coordinates35.33261, -78.81454
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 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 SR2072 over Mcleans Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2072 over Mcleans 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 SR2072 over Mcleans Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2072 over Mcleans Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR2072 over Mcleans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.