US Bridges

SR2260 over Br. of Dan River

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2130 · Structure no. 000000001570115

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2260 over Br. of Dan River is a steel culvert carrying SR2260 over Br. of Dan River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2260
CrossesBr. of Dan River
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2130
RouteState Highway 2260
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.42008, -79.80938
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2260 over Br. of Dan River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2260 over Br. of Dan River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2260 over Br. of Dan River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2260 over Br. of Dan River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2260 over Br. of Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.