US Bridges

SR2359 over Third Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR2360 · Structure no. 000000000970017

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2359 over Third Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2359 over Third Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2359
CrossesThird Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR2360
RouteState Highway 2359
Coordinates35.73302, -80.80398
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2015)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR2359 over Third Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2359 over Third 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR2359 over Third Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2359 over Third Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2359 over Third Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.