US Bridges

SR2461 over US421 Byp.

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR2532 · Structure no. 000000001930090

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
361 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2461 over US421 Byp. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2461 over US421 Byp. in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2040. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2461
CrossesUS421 Byp.
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.SR2532
RouteState Highway 2461
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.13292, -81.12821
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2015)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2461 over US421 Byp. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2461 over US421 Byp. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2461 over US421 Byp. carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2461 over US421 Byp.?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2461 over US421 Byp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.