US Bridges

SR2502 over Branch of Sandy Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2407 · Structure no. 000000001510499

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2502 over Branch of Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2502 over Branch of Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR2502
CrossesBranch of Sandy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2407
RouteState Highway 2502
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88662, -79.64765
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic250 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2502 over Branch of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2502 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2502 over Branch of Sandy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2502 over Branch of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2502 over Branch of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.