US Bridges

SR2261 over Deep River

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2146 · Structure no. 000000001510434

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2261 over Deep River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2261 over Deep River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2261
CrossesDeep River
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2146
RouteState Highway 2261
Coordinates35.76341, -79.77219
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length371 ft (113 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR2261 over Deep River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2261 over Deep River 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR2261 over Deep River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2261 over Deep River?

The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR2261 over Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.