US Bridges

SR2601 over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. I40 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000670684

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2601 over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2601 over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2601
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. I40 Bus.
RouteState Highway 2601
Coordinates36.10997, -80.04592
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 SR2601 over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2601 over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2601 over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2601 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR2601 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.