US Bridges

SR2719 over Reedy Fork Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR2770 · Structure no. 000000000810176

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2719 over Reedy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2719 over Reedy Fork Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2719
CrossesReedy Fork Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR2770
RouteState Highway 2719
Coordinates36.17786, -79.61769
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2719 over Reedy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2719 over Reedy Fork Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR2719 over Reedy Fork Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2719 over Reedy Fork Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR2719 over Reedy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.