US Bridges

SR2831 over Bachelor Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2845 · Structure no. 000000001510227

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2831 over Bachelor Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2831 over Bachelor Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2831
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2845
RouteState Highway 2831
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60481, -79.76122
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2017)
Projected traffic740 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 SR2831 over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2831 over Bachelor 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2831 over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2831 over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2831 over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.