US Bridges

SR2390 over Weathers Creek

FairPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. US21 · Structure no. 000000000970010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2390 over Weathers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2390 over Weathers Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2390
CrossesWeathers Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. US21
RouteState Highway 2390
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.65733, -80.83315
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2390 over Weathers Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR2390 over Weathers 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR2390 over Weathers Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2390 over Weathers Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR2390 over Weathers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.