US Bridges

SR2308 over Fourth Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2307 · Structure no. 000000000970312

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2308 over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2308 over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSR2308
CrossesFourth Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2307
RouteState Highway 2308
Coordinates35.76851, -80.7499
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR2308 over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2308 over Fourth 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR2308 over Fourth Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2308 over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2308 over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.