US Bridges

SR2301 over Little Jacobs Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.S.JCT.SR2302 · Structure no. 000000001570036

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2301 over Little Jacobs Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR2301 over Little Jacobs Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2301
CrossesLittle Jacobs Creek
Location1.3 MI.S.JCT.SR2302
RouteState Highway 2301
Coordinates36.36372, -79.85478
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 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 SR2301 over Little Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2301 over Little Jacobs 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 SR2301 over Little Jacobs Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2301 over Little Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns SR2301 over Little Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.