US Bridges

SR2379 over Shinns Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2375 · Structure no. 000000000970012

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2379 over Shinns Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2379 over Shinns Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2379
CrossesShinns Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2375
RouteState Highway 2379
Coordinates35.66632, -80.81339
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2379 over Shinns Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2379 over Shinns 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR2379 over Shinns Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2379 over Shinns Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2379 over Shinns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.