US Bridges

SR2106 over Branch

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC54 · Structure no. 000000000010271

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2106 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR2106 over Branch in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2106
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC54
RouteState Highway 2106
Coordinates36.06165, -79.38079
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2000)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2106 over Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2106 over Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2106 over Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2106 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR2106 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.