SR2261 over Branch of Sandy Creek
FairPosted for loadRandolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR2450 · Structure no. 000000001510442
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2261 over Branch of Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2261 over Branch of Sandy 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2261 over Branch of Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2261 over Branch of Sandy 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 Branch of Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2261 over Branch of Sandy Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR2261 over Branch of Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.