US Bridges

SR2351 over South Fork Cane Creek

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR2352 · Structure no. 000000000010136

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2351 over South Fork Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2351 over South Fork Cane Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2351
CrossesSouth Fork Cane Creek
Location0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR2352
RouteState Highway 2351
Coordinates35.84878, -79.36453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2351 over South Fork Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2351 over South Fork Cane 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR2351 over South Fork Cane Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2351 over South Fork Cane Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR2351 over South Fork Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.