US Bridges

SR2373 over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2004 · Structure no. 000000001190361

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2373 over Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2373 over Long Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2373
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR2004
RouteState Highway 2373
Coordinates35.31494, -80.94345
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2373 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2373 over Long 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR2373 over Long Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2373 over Long Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2373 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.