US Bridges

SR2200 over Town Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001590389

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2200 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2200 over Town Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 96 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 6 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long.

CarriesSR2200
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. I85
RouteState Highway 2200
Coordinates35.65924, -80.46101
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2021)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2200 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SR2200 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR2200 over Town Creek carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2200 over Town Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2200 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.