US Bridges

SR2656 over Deep River

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC22 · Structure no. 000000001510187

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
368 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2656 over Deep River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2656 over Deep River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2040. The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2656
CrossesDeep River
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC22
RouteState Highway 2656
Coordinates35.67254, -79.62713
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length368 ft (112.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2016)
Projected traffic1,460 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2656 over Deep River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2656 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2656 over Deep River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2656 over Deep River?

The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2656 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.