US Bridges

SR2119 over Welch Branch

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2118 · Structure no. 000000000370457

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2119 over Welch Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR2119 over Welch Branch in Chatham 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2119
CrossesWelch Branch
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2118
RouteState Highway 2119
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.66648, -79.41603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic160 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 SR2119 over Welch Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2119 over Welch Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2119 over Welch Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2119 over Welch Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR2119 over Welch Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.