US Bridges

SR2453 over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2448 · Structure no. 000000001510151

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2453 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2453 over Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2453
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2448
RouteState Highway 2453
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.79903, -79.66774
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2016)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR2453 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2453 over Sandy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR2453 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2453 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR2453 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.