US Bridges

SR2185 over Town Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1915 · Structure no. 000000001590418

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2185 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2185 over Town Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2185
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1915
RouteState Highway 2185
Coordinates35.67838, -80.41742
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2017)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR2185 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2185 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2185 over Town Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2185 over Town Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR2185 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.