US Bridges

SR 2601 over Reedy Fork Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .5 MI North of Jct. East · Structure no. 000000000670709

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2601 over Reedy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2601 over Reedy Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 2601
CrossesReedy Fork Creek
Location.5 MI North of Jct. East
RouteState Highway 2601
Coordinates36.11894, -80.04483
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2601 over Reedy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2601 over Reedy Fork Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2601 over Reedy Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 2601 over Reedy Fork Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2601 over Reedy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.