US Bridges

SR2127 over Long Branch

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1938 · Structure no. 000000001010241

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2127 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2127 over Long Branch in Johnston 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2127
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1938
RouteState Highway 2127
Coordinates35.61573, -78.23229
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2127 over Long Branch built?

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

What condition is SR2127 over Long Branch 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 SR2127 over Long Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2127 over Long Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2127 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.