US Bridges

SR2448 over Branch of Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2453 · Structure no. 000000001510152

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2448 over Branch of Sandy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR2448 over Branch of Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2448
CrossesBranch of Sandy Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2453
RouteState Highway 2448
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80376, -79.67101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2448 over Branch of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2448 over Branch of 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR2448 over Branch of Sandy Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2448 over Branch of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR2448 over Branch of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.