US Bridges

SR2557 over US29

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2556 · Structure no. 000000001570156

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2557 over US29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2557 over US29 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2557
CrossesUS29
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2556
RouteState Highway 2557
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.4267, -79.57326
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR2557 over US29 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2557 over US29 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2557 over US29 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR2557 over US29?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR2557 over US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.