US Bridges

SR2342 over Spring Branch

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT SR2320 · Structure no. 000000001010452

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2342 over Spring Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2342 over Spring Branch in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2342
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.3 MI S JCT SR2320
RouteState Highway 2342
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.51015, -78.14158
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2016)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2342 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2342 over Spring Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR2342 over Spring Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2342 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2342 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.