US Bridges

SR2432 over Lovills Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.JCT.US52 Byp · Structure no. 000000001710111

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2432 over Lovills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2432 over Lovills Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 86 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2432
CrossesLovills Creek
Location0.3 MI.E.JCT.US52 Byp
RouteState Highway 2432
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.49841, -80.61703
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2021)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR2432 over Lovills Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR2432 over Lovills 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR2432 over Lovills Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2432 over Lovills Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR2432 over Lovills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.