US Bridges

SR2200 over Southern Railway

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001590381

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2200 over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2200 over Southern Railway in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2200
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. I85
RouteState Highway 2200
Coordinates35.66562, -80.46781
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic40,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2200 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2200 over Southern Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does SR2200 over Southern Railway carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2200 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR2200 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.