US Bridges

SR2406 over Prong Troublesome Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI E JCT SR2409 · Structure no. 000000001570009

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2406 over Prong Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2406 over Prong Troublesome Creek 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2406
CrossesProng Troublesome Creek
Location0.25 MI E JCT SR2409
RouteState Highway 2406
Coordinates36.32158, -79.7256
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2015)
Projected traffic3,200 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 SR2406 over Prong Troublesome Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2406 over Prong 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2406 over Prong Troublesome Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2406 over Prong Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2406 over Prong Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.