US Bridges

SR2579 over Jones Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. W. Jct. SR2588 · Structure no. 000000001570084

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2579 over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2579 over Jones Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2579
CrossesJones Creek
Location100 Ft. W. Jct. SR2588
RouteState Highway 2579
Coordinates36.35339, -79.60935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2018)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2579 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2579 over Jones 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR2579 over Jones Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2579 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR2579 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.