US Bridges

SR2134 over Church Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 200 Ft. S. Jct. SR2168 · Structure no. 000000001590101

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2134 over Church Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2134 over Church Creek in Rowan 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2134
CrossesChurch Creek
Location200 Ft. S. Jct. SR2168
RouteState Highway 2134
Coordinates35.65377, -80.36434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2134 over Church Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2134 over Church Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2134 over Church Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2134 over Church Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2134 over Church Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.