US Bridges

SR2528 over Town Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US601 · Structure no. 000000001590201

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2528 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2528 over Town Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2528
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US601
RouteState Highway 2528
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64562, -80.49423
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2016)
Projected traffic34,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2528 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2528 over Town 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2528 over Town Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2528 over Town Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2528 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.