US Bridges

SR2307 over Line Creek

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000000370497

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2307 over Line Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2307 over Line Creek in Chatham 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2307
CrossesLine Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC42
RouteState Highway 2307
Coordinates35.51832, -79.35604
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2015)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2307 over Line Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2307 over Line 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR2307 over Line Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2307 over Line Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SR2307 over Line Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.