US Bridges

SR2900 over Richland Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001510213

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2900 over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2900 over Richland Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2900
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC42
RouteState Highway 2900
Coordinates35.61221, -79.67208
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2900 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2900 over Richland 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2900 over Richland Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2900 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR2900 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.