US Bridges

SR2642 over Millstone Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.E. Jct. NC22 · Structure no. 000000001510164

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2642 over Millstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2642 over Millstone 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2642
CrossesMillstone Creek
Location0.9 Mi.E. Jct. NC22
RouteState Highway 2642
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70643, -79.61897
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2016)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2642 over Millstone Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2642 over Millstone 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2642 over Millstone Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2642 over Millstone Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR2642 over Millstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.