US Bridges

SR2221 over Deep River

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2216 · Structure no. 000000001510144

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2221 over Deep River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2221 over Deep River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2221
CrossesDeep River
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2216
RouteState Highway 2221
Coordinates35.75111, -79.73176
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2016)
Projected traffic6,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2221 over Deep River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2221 over Deep River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2221 over Deep River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2221 over Deep River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2221 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.