US Bridges

SR2832 over Richland Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001510226

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2832 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2832 over Richland Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2832
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC42
RouteState Highway 2832
Coordinates35.64336, -79.74008
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2832 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2832 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2832 over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2832 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2832 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.