US Bridges

SR2407 over Br of Sandy Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2409 · Structure no. 000000001510490

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2407 over Br of Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2407 over Br of Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2407
CrossesBr of Sandy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2409
RouteState Highway 2407
Coordinates35.87203, -79.62047
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2017)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2407 over Br of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2407 over Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2407 over Br of Sandy Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2407 over Br of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2407 over Br of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.