SR2347 over Haw River
PoorPosted for loadGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000810124
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2347 over Haw River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2347 over Haw River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR2347 over Haw River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR2347 over Haw River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR2347 over Haw River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2347 over Haw River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR2347 over Haw River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.