US Bridges

SR2613 over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1003 · Structure no. 000000001510354

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2613 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2613 over Mill Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2613
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1003
RouteState Highway 2613
Coordinates35.69578, -79.66789
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic760 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2613 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2613 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2613 over Mill Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2613 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2613 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.