US Bridges

SR2329 over Duharts Creek

Poor

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. US29&US74 · Structure no. 000000000710319

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2329 over Duharts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2329 over Duharts Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2329
CrossesDuharts Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. US29&US74
RouteState Highway 2329
Coordinates35.25208, -81.10962
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR2329 over Duharts Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2329 over Duharts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2329 over Duharts Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2329 over Duharts Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR2329 over Duharts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.