SR2304 over Bowden Branch
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR2312 · Structure no. 000000000010195
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2304 over Bowden Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2304 over Bowden Branch in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2304 over Bowden Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2304 over Bowden Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR2304 over Bowden Branch carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2304 over Bowden Branch?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR2304 over Bowden Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.