US Bridges

SR2316 over Strouds Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · .08 Mi. S. Jct. SR2323 · Structure no. 000000001350347

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2316 over Strouds Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2316 over Strouds Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2316
CrossesStrouds Creek
Location.08 Mi. S. Jct. SR2323
RouteState Highway 2316
Coordinates36.08908, -79.07159
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR2316 over Strouds Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2316 over Strouds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR2316 over Strouds Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2316 over Strouds Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR2316 over Strouds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.