US Bridges

SR2250 over Pounder Fork

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI S JCT SR2251 · Structure no. 000000000570230

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2250 over Pounder Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2250 over Pounder Fork in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2250
CrossesPounder Fork
Location0.4 MI S JCT SR2251
RouteState Highway 2250
Coordinates35.76023, -80.22436
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
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 SR2250 over Pounder Fork built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2250 over Pounder Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2250 over Pounder Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2250 over Pounder Fork?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR2250 over Pounder Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.