US Bridges

SR2634 over Branch Bush Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2636 · Structure no. 000000001510457

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2634 over Branch Bush Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2634 over Branch Bush Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2634
CrossesBranch Bush Creek
Location1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2636
RouteState Highway 2634
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.68461, -79.55979
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2016)
Projected traffic780 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 SR2634 over Branch Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2634 over Branch Bush 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2634 over Branch Bush Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2634 over Branch Bush Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR2634 over Branch Bush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.