US Bridges

SR2132 over Church Creek Branch

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.2M. N. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000001590149

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2132 over Church Creek Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2132 over Church Creek Branch in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2132
CrossesChurch Creek Branch
Location0.2M. N. Jct. SR1004
RouteState Highway 2132
Coordinates35.62263, -80.39593
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2016)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR2132 over Church Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2132 over Church Creek Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2132 over Church Creek Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2132 over Church Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR2132 over Church Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.