US Bridges

SR2342 over I-L Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2434 · Structure no. 000000000970027

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2342 over I-L Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2342 over I-L Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2342
CrossesI-L Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2434
RouteState Highway 2342
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71681, -80.85104
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR2342 over I-L Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2342 over I-L 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 SR2342 over I-L Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2342 over I-L Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2342 over I-L Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.