US Bridges

SR2516 over Cub Creek

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Wilkes County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001930733

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2516 over Cub Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2516 over Cub Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2516
CrossesCub Creek
Location0.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1001
RouteState Highway 2516
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.13314, -81.15498
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2516 over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2516 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2516 over Cub Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2516 over Cub Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2516 over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.