US Bridges

SR2418 over Sam Branch

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR2325 · Structure no. 000000001930003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2418 over Sam Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2418 over Sam Branch in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2418
CrossesSam Branch
Location0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR2325
RouteState Highway 2418
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.11858, -80.99664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2015)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR2418 over Sam Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2418 over Sam 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2418 over Sam Branch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2418 over Sam Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2418 over Sam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.