US Bridges

SR2486 over Cub Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .8 MI.E.JCT.SR2483 · Structure no. 000000001930713

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2486 over Cub Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2486 over Cub Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2486
CrossesCub Creek
Location.8 MI.E.JCT.SR2483
RouteState Highway 2486
Coordinates36.08165, -81.15127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1996)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR2486 over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2486 over Cub 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR2486 over Cub Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2486 over Cub Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR2486 over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.