US Bridges

SR2348 over Richland Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR 2349 · Structure no. 000000000810132

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2348 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2348 over Richland Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2348
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR 2349
RouteState Highway 2348
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.1502, -79.81247
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR2348 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2348 over Richland 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2348 over Richland Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2348 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2348 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.