SR2066 over Smith River
PoorRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000001570267
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 298 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2066 over Smith River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2066 over Smith River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2066 over Smith River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SR2066 over Smith River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR2066 over Smith River carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2066 over Smith River?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns SR2066 over Smith River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.