US Bridges

SR2150 over Big Branch

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR2151 · Structure no. 000000001570120

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2150 over Big Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2150 over Big Branch in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2150
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR2151
RouteState Highway 2150
Coordinates36.40983, -79.85852
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2016)
Projected traffic1,560 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 SR2150 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2150 over Big Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2150 over Big Branch carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2150 over Big Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2150 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.