US Bridges

SR2481 over Sandy Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR2455 · Structure no. 000000001510374

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2481 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2481 over Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2481
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR2455
RouteState Highway 2481
Coordinates35.78534, -79.66559
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2013)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2481 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2481 over Sandy 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR2481 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2481 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2481 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.