SR2039 over Dan River Back Water
PoorPosted for loadRockingham County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1969 · Structure no. 000000001570257
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2039 over Dan River Back Water is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2039 over Dan River Back Water in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2039 over Dan River Back Water built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2039 over Dan River Back Water in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR2039 over Dan River Back Water carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2039 over Dan River Back Water?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR2039 over Dan River Back Water?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.