US Bridges

SR2157 over Branch of Rocky River

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1010 · Structure no. 000000000370362

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2157 over Branch of Rocky River is a steel culvert carrying SR2157 over Branch of Rocky River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2157
CrossesBranch of Rocky River
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1010
RouteState Highway 2157
Coordinates35.67083, -79.22059
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR2157 over Branch of Rocky River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2157 over Branch of Rocky River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2157 over Branch of Rocky River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2157 over Branch of Rocky River?

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

Who owns SR2157 over Branch of Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.