US Bridges

SR2347 over Lake Brandt Spillway

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2335 · Structure no. 000000000810458

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2347 over Lake Brandt Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2347 over Lake Brandt Spillway in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2347
CrossesLake Brandt Spillway
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2335
RouteState Highway 2347
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.17106, -79.83729
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2022)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR2347 over Lake Brandt Spillway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2347 over Lake Brandt Spillway 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 SR2347 over Lake Brandt Spillway carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2347 over Lake Brandt Spillway?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2347 over Lake Brandt Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.