US Bridges

SR2687 over I74 US311

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000670401

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2687 over I74 US311 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2687 over I74 US311 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2687
CrossesI74 US311
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1003
RouteState Highway 2687
Coordinates36.04143, -80.11601
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2017)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR2687 over I74 US311 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2687 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 SR2687 over I74 US311 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2687 over I74 US311?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR2687 over I74 US311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.