US Bridges

SR2251 over Pounder Fork

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2251 · Structure no. 000000000570232

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2251 over Pounder Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2251 over Pounder Fork in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2251
CrossesPounder Fork
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2251
RouteState Highway 2251
Coordinates35.76311, -80.21448
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR2251 over Pounder Fork built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2251 over Pounder Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2251 over Pounder Fork carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2251 over Pounder Fork?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2251 over Pounder Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.