US Bridges

SR2839 over Zoo Connector

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Staleys/Zoo Pk · Structure no. 000000001510564

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2839 over Zoo Connector is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2839 over Zoo Connector in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2839
CrossesZoo Connector
Location0.3 Mi. S. Staleys/Zoo Pk
RouteState Highway 2839
Coordinates35.65062, -79.79625
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2017)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2839 over Zoo Connector built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2839 over Zoo Connector 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR2839 over Zoo Connector carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2839 over Zoo Connector?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR2839 over Zoo Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.