US Bridges

SR2031 over Southern Railroad

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2028 · Structure no. 000000000570420

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2031 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2031 over Southern Railroad 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2031
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2028
RouteState Highway 2031
Coordinates35.87399, -80.12966
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2031 over Southern Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR2031 over Southern Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2031 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2031 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR2031 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.