US Bridges

SR2051 over Southern Railway

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2053 · Structure no. 000000000570550

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2051 over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2051 over Southern Railway in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2051
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2053
RouteState Highway 2051
Coordinates35.8945, -80.06113
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2019)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2051 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2051 over Southern Railway 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR2051 over Southern Railway carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2051 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR2051 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.