US Bridges

SR2824 over Richmond Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2830 · Structure no. 000000001510257

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2824 over Richmond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2824 over Richmond 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2824
CrossesRichmond Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2830
RouteState Highway 2824
Coordinates35.65929, -79.77706
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2017)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2824 over Richmond Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2824 over Richmond 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 SR2824 over Richmond Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2824 over Richmond Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR2824 over Richmond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.