US Bridges

SR2121 over Lumber River

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E JCT NC72 · Structure no. 000000001550066

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2121 over Lumber River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2121 over Lumber River in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2121
CrossesLumber River
Location0.5 MI E JCT NC72
RouteState Highway 2121
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.50394, -78.9445
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR2121 over Lumber River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2121 over Lumber River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2121 over Lumber River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2121 over Lumber River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2121 over Lumber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.