SR2443 over Branch of Sandy Creek
FairRandolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2406 · Structure no. 000000001510360
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2443 over Branch of Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2443 over Branch of Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2443 over Branch of Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2443 over Branch of 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR2443 over Branch of Sandy Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2443 over Branch of Sandy Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR2443 over Branch of Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.