US Bridges

SR2439 over Duharts Creek

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Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2481 · Structure no. 000000000710015

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2439 over Duharts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2439 over Duharts Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2439
CrossesDuharts Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2481
RouteState Highway 2439
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24776, -81.09786
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2439 over Duharts Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2439 over Duharts 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2439 over Duharts Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2439 over Duharts Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2439 over Duharts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.