SR2538 over Town Creek
GoodRowan County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001590281
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2538 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2538 over Town Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2538 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2538 over Town 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR2538 over Town Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2538 over Town Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns SR2538 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.