US Bridges

SR2911 over Richland Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001510359

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2911 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2911 over Richland Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2911
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC42
RouteState Highway 2911
Coordinates35.63421, -79.69458
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2911 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2911 over Richland Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR2911 over Richland Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2911 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR2911 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.