US Bridges

SR2532 over Crane Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2530 · Structure no. 000000001590196

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2532 over Crane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2532 over Crane Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2532
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2530
RouteState Highway 2532
Coordinates35.59338, -80.487
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2016)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2532 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2532 over Crane 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2532 over Crane Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2532 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2532 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.