US Bridges

SR2316 over Fourth Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2514 · Structure no. 000000000970309

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2316 over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2316 over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2316
CrossesFourth Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2514
RouteState Highway 2316
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77603, -80.79587
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR2316 over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2316 over Fourth 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR2316 over Fourth Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2316 over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2316 over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.