US Bridges

SR2863 over Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC705 · Structure no. 000000001510211

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2863 over Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2863 over Fork Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2863
CrossesFork Creek
Location2.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC705
RouteState Highway 2863
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.54388, -79.70401
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2016)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR2863 over Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2863 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR2863 over Fork Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2863 over Fork Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2863 over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.