US Bridges

SR2321 over Mears Fork Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. NC150 · Structure no. 000000000810330

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2321 over Mears Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2321 over Mears Fork Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2321
CrossesMears Fork Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. NC150
RouteState Highway 2321
Coordinates36.20872, -79.86378
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2019)
Projected traffic10,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2321 over Mears Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2321 over Mears Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2321 over Mears Fork Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2321 over Mears Fork Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR2321 over Mears Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.