SR2261 over Penwood Branch
FairRandolph County, North Carolina · 250 Ft. N. Jct. SR2163 · Structure no. 000000001510433
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2261 over Penwood Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2261 over Penwood Branch in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 105 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2261 over Penwood Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is SR2261 over Penwood Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2261 over Penwood Branch carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2261 over Penwood Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR2261 over Penwood Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.