US Bridges

SR2442 over Sandy Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2459 · Structure no. 000000001510153

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2442 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2442 over Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2442
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2459
RouteState Highway 2442
Coordinates35.82685, -79.64374
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 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 SR2442 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2442 over Sandy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR2442 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2442 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2442 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.