US Bridges

SR2344 over Penwood Branch

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.04 Mi. E. Jct. US220BUS · Structure no. 000000001510247

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2344 over Penwood Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR2344 over Penwood Branch in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2344
CrossesPenwood Branch
Location0.04 Mi. E. Jct. US220BUS
RouteState Highway 2344
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71454, -79.8041
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2344 over Penwood Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2344 over Penwood 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2344 over Penwood Branch carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2344 over Penwood Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR2344 over Penwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.