US Bridges

SR2488 over Moravian Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 100 FT.E.JCT.NC16 · Structure no. 000000001930041

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2488 over Moravian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2488 over Moravian Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2488
CrossesMoravian Creek
Location100 FT.E.JCT.NC16
RouteState Highway 2488
Coordinates36.06206, -81.17577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 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 traffic130 (2000)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR2488 over Moravian Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2488 over Moravian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2488 over Moravian Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2488 over Moravian Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2488 over Moravian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.