US Bridges

SR2698 over I74 US311

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2699 · Structure no. 000000000670394

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2698 over I74 US311 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2698 over I74 US311 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2698
CrossesI74 US311
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2699
RouteState Highway 2698
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.05542, -80.16405
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2021)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2698 over I74 US311 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2698 over I74 US311 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2698 over I74 US311 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2698 over I74 US311?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR2698 over I74 US311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.