US Bridges

SR2109 over W. Prong Little Yadlin R

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1157 · Structure no. 000000001690026

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2109 over W. Prong Little Yadlin R is a steel culvert carrying SR2109 over W. Prong Little Yadlin R in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2109
CrossesW. Prong Little Yadlin R
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1157
RouteState Highway 2109
Coordinates36.3716, -80.41844
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2109 over W. Prong Little Yadlin R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2109 over W. Prong Little Yadlin R 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR2109 over W. Prong Little Yadlin R carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2109 over W. Prong Little Yadlin R?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2109 over W. Prong Little Yadlin R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.