US Bridges

SR2474 over Bush Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2469 · Structure no. 000000001510133

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2474 over Bush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2474 over Bush Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2474
CrossesBush Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2469
RouteState Highway 2474
Coordinates35.76875, -79.55766
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2017)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR2474 over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2474 over Bush 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2474 over Bush Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2474 over Bush Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2474 over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.