SR2309 over Fourth Creek
FairPosted for loadIredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2308 · Structure no. 000000000970313
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2309 over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR2309 over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2309 over Fourth Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2309 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 SR2309 over Fourth Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2309 over Fourth Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR2309 over Fourth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.