SR2345 over Southern R.R.(inactive)
PoorPosted for loadIredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. JCT.US21&NC115 · Structure no. 000000000970029
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2345 over Southern R.R.(inactive) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2345 over Southern R.R.(inactive) in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2345 over Southern R.R.(inactive) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2345 over Southern R.R.(inactive) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SR2345 over Southern R.R.(inactive) carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2345 over Southern R.R.(inactive)?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR2345 over Southern R.R.(inactive)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.