US Bridges

SR2426 over Haw River

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI S JCT US158 · Structure no. 000000001570006

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,555
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2426 over Haw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2426 over Haw River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,555 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,110 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2426
CrossesHaw River
Location1.6 MI S JCT US158
RouteState Highway 2426
Coordinates36.26819, -79.73262
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,555 (2018)
Projected traffic7,110 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2426 over Haw River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2426 over Haw River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2426 over Haw River carry?

About 3,555 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2426 over Haw River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2426 over Haw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.