US Bridges

SR2408 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000001510265

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2408 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2408 over Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2408
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. US421
RouteState Highway 2408
Coordinates35.88442, -79.63767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 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 SR2408 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2408 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 SR2408 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2408 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2408 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.