SR2340 over Compass Creek
PoorPosted for loadNash County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1541 · Structure no. 000000001270160
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2340 over Compass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2340 over Compass Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR2340 over Compass Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2340 over Compass 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR2340 over Compass Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2340 over Compass Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR2340 over Compass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.