US Bridges

SR2338 over Prong Marys Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000000010099

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2338 over Prong Marys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR2338 over Prong Marys Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2338
CrossesProng Marys Creek
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC87
RouteState Highway 2338
Coordinates35.91994, -79.32925
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2338 over Prong Marys Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2338 over Prong Marys Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2338 over Prong Marys Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2338 over Prong Marys Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).

Who owns SR2338 over Prong Marys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.