US Bridges

SR2341 over Second Creek

Poor

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2343 · Structure no. 000000001590160

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2341 over Second Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2341 over Second Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2341
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2343
RouteState Highway 2341
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56687, -80.39213
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2341 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2341 over Second 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2341 over Second Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2341 over Second Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2341 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.