US Bridges

SR2398 over Southern R.R.

PoorPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2395 · Structure no. 000000000970473

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2398 over Southern R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2398 over Southern R.R. in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 70 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2398
CrossesSouthern R.R.
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2395
RouteState Highway 2398
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61849, -80.80346
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2398 over Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR2398 over Southern R.R. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2398 over Southern R.R. carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2398 over Southern R.R.?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR2398 over Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.