US Bridges

SR2392 over Br. of Troublesome Ck.

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2356 · Structure no. 000000001570022

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2392 over Br. of Troublesome Ck. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2392 over Br. of Troublesome Ck. in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2392
CrossesBr. of Troublesome Ck.
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2356
RouteState Highway 2392
Coordinates36.29709, -79.82235
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2016)
Projected traffic720 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 SR2392 over Br. of Troublesome Ck. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR2392 over Br. of Troublesome Ck. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2392 over Br. of Troublesome Ck. carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2392 over Br. of Troublesome Ck.?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2392 over Br. of Troublesome Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.