US Bridges

SR2235 over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2238 · Structure no. 000000000450063

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2235 over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2235 over Long Branch in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2235
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2238
RouteState Highway 2235
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.20265, -81.43604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2235 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2235 over Long 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2235 over Long Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2235 over Long Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2235 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.