US Bridges

SR2538 over Norfolk S. RR&US29

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · .08 Mi. N. of JCT SR2662 · Structure no. 000000001590461

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
411 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2538 over Norfolk S. RR&US29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2538 over Norfolk S. RR&US29 in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2538
CrossesNorfolk S. RR&US29
Location.08 Mi. N. of JCT SR2662
RouteState Highway 2538
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62451, -80.5283
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length411 ft (125.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2016)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SR2538 over Norfolk S. RR&US29 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2538 over Norfolk S. RR&US29 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2538 over Norfolk S. RR&US29 carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2538 over Norfolk S. RR&US29?

The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR2538 over Norfolk S. RR&US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.