US Bridges

SR2356 over Spring Branch

Poor

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR2342 · Structure no. 000000001010225

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2356 over Spring Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2356 over Spring Branch in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2356
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR2342
RouteState Highway 2356
Coordinates35.52627, -78.14679
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2356 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2356 over Spring Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2356 over Spring Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2356 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2356 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.