US Bridges

SR2456 over Southern RR

Poor

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1825 · Structure no. 000000000670317

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2456 over Southern RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR2456 over Southern RR in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2456
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1825
RouteState Highway 2456
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10719, -80.23826
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2456 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2456 over Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2456 over Southern RR carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2456 over Southern RR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR2456 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.