US Bridges

SR2560 over Southern Railway

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2647 · Structure no. 000000000710296

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2560 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2560 over Southern Railway in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSR2560
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2647
RouteState Highway 2560
Coordinates35.24289, -81.04218
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 SR2560 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2560 over Southern Railway 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 SR2560 over Southern Railway carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2560 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR2560 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.