US Bridges

SR2154 over Branch of Mayo River

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2155 · Structure no. 000000001570136

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2154 over Branch of Mayo River is a steel culvert carrying SR2154 over Branch of Mayo River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2154
CrossesBranch of Mayo River
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2155
RouteState Highway 2154
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.45009, -79.9007
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2015)
Projected traffic1,640 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 SR2154 over Branch of Mayo River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2154 over Branch of Mayo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2154 over Branch of Mayo River carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2154 over Branch of Mayo River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2154 over Branch of Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.