US Bridges

SR2362 over Withrow Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.S.JCT.SR2387 · Structure no. 000000000970003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2362 over Withrow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2362 over Withrow Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2362
CrossesWithrow Creek
Location1.3 MI.S.JCT.SR2387
RouteState Highway 2362
Coordinates35.66832, -80.77544
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2362 over Withrow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2362 over Withrow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2362 over Withrow Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2362 over Withrow Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2362 over Withrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.