US Bridges

SR2437 over Troublesome Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR2419 · Structure no. 000000001570010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2437 over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2437 over Troublesome Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR2437
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR2419
RouteState Highway 2437
Coordinates36.29754, -79.70629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2015)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR2437 over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2437 over Troublesome 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2437 over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2437 over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR2437 over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.