US Bridges

SR2423 over Hunting Creek

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR2412 · Structure no. 000000001930021

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2423 over Hunting Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2423 over Hunting Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2423
CrossesHunting Creek
Location.4 MI.S.JCT.SR2412
RouteState Highway 2423
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.07133, -80.95599
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2423 over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2423 over Hunting Creek 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 SR2423 over Hunting Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR2423 over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2423 over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.