US Bridges

SR2600 over Southern Railroad

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.4MI. W. Jct. SR2598 · Structure no. 000000001570085

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2600 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2600 over Southern Railroad 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2600
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.4MI. W. Jct. SR2598
RouteState Highway 2600
Coordinates36.29206, -79.6488
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2600 over Southern Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR2600 over Southern Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2600 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2600 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2600 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.