US Bridges

SR2474 over Branch of Brush Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000001510417

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2474 over Branch of Brush Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2474 over Branch of Brush 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 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2474
CrossesBranch of Brush Creek
Location1.0 MI.N.JCT.US64
RouteState Highway 2474
Coordinates35.75685, -79.55743
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2017)
Projected traffic680 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2474 over Branch of Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2474 over Branch of Brush 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2474 over Branch of Brush Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2474 over Branch of Brush Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR2474 over Branch of Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.