US Bridges

SR2153 over Creek Off Dan River

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2154 · Structure no. 000000001570130

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2153 over Creek Off Dan River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2153 over Creek Off Dan River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2153
CrossesCreek Off Dan River
Location1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2154
RouteState Highway 2153
Coordinates36.42308, -79.86352
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2153 over Creek Off Dan River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2153 over Creek Off 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR2153 over Creek Off Dan River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2153 over Creek Off Dan River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR2153 over Creek Off Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.