US Bridges

SR2261 over Prong Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2446 · Structure no. 000000001510440

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2261 over Prong Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2261 over Prong Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2261
CrossesProng Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2446
RouteState Highway 2261
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83242, -79.68323
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2261 over Prong Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2261 over Prong 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2261 over Prong Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2261 over Prong Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR2261 over Prong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.