SR2442 over S.Prong of Clarks Creek
PoorPosted for loadMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2448 · Structure no. 000000001190090
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2442 over S.Prong of Clarks Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR2442 over S.Prong of Clarks Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2442 over S.Prong of Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2442 over S.Prong of Clarks Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR2442 over S.Prong of Clarks Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2442 over S.Prong of Clarks Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR2442 over S.Prong of Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.