SR2278 over Long Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000710276
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2278 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2278 over Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR2278 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2278 over Long 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR2278 over Long Creek carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2278 over Long Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR2278 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.