US Bridges

SR2422 over Troublesome Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. S. Jct. SR2406 · Structure no. 000000001570004

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2422 over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2422 over Troublesome Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2422
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location0.25 Mi. S. Jct. SR2406
RouteState Highway 2422
Coordinates36.30736, -79.73778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2422 over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2422 over Troublesome Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR2422 over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2422 over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR2422 over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.