US Bridges

SR2582 over Hogans Creek

Poor

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR2571 · Structure no. 000000001570247

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2582 over Hogans Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2582 over Hogans Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2582
CrossesHogans Creek
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR2571
RouteState Highway 2582
Coordinates36.34194, -79.55429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2016)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2582 over Hogans Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR2582 over Hogans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2582 over Hogans Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2582 over Hogans Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR2582 over Hogans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.