US Bridges

SR2380 over Rock House Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 500 Ft. W. Jct. SR2363 · Structure no. 000000001570026

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2380 over Rock House Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2380 over Rock House Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2380
CrossesRock House Creek
Location500 Ft. W. Jct. SR2363
RouteState Highway 2380
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.35555, -79.79277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2015)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2380 over Rock House Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2380 over Rock House 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 SR2380 over Rock House Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2380 over Rock House Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2380 over Rock House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.