US Bridges

SR2532 over Crane Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. N. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001590306

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2532 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2532 over Crane Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2532
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.15 Mi. N. Jct. SR1002
RouteState Highway 2532
Coordinates35.58372, -80.49853
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2014)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR2532 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR2532 over Crane Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2532 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2532 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.