US Bridges

SR2834 over Richland Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2824 · Structure no. 000000001510228

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2834 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2834 over Richland Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2834
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2824
RouteState Highway 2834
Coordinates35.65046, -79.77772
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2017)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR2834 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2834 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2834 over Richland Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2834 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR2834 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.