US Bridges

SR2686 over Southern Railway

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E. Jct. SR2670 · Structure no. 000000001570279

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2686 over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2686 over Southern Railway in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2686
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.4 Mi.E. Jct. SR2670
RouteState Highway 2686
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.34415, -79.65775
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2686 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2686 over Southern Railway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR2686 over Southern Railway carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2686 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR2686 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.