US Bridges

SR2119 over Ararat River

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 250 FT.E.JCT.SR2000 · Structure no. 000000001710341

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2119 over Ararat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2119 over Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR2119
CrossesArarat River
Location250 FT.E.JCT.SR2000
RouteState Highway 2119
Coordinates36.45175, -80.60912
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR2119 over Ararat River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2119 over Ararat River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2119 over Ararat River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2119 over Ararat River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR2119 over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.