US Bridges

SR2426 over Lovills Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.US52BYPASS · Structure no. 000000001710101

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2426 over Lovills Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2426 over Lovills Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2426
CrossesLovills Creek
Location100 FT.N.JCT.US52BYPASS
RouteState Highway 2426
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.48539, -80.61226
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR2426 over Lovills Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2426 over Lovills Creek 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 SR2426 over Lovills Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2426 over Lovills Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR2426 over Lovills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.