SR2959 over Henry Fork River
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2514 · Structure no. 000000000350050
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2959 over Henry Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2959 over Henry Fork River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2959 over Henry Fork River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2959 over Henry Fork River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR2959 over Henry Fork River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2959 over Henry Fork River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR2959 over Henry Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.