US Bridges

SR2406 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.S. Jct. SR2407 · Structure no. 000000001510242

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2406 over Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2406 over Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2406
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.8 Mi.S. Jct. SR2407
RouteState Highway 2406
Coordinates35.88388, -79.66254
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2015)
Projected traffic1,980 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 SR2406 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2406 over Sandy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR2406 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2406 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2406 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.