US Bridges

SR2340 over Fishing Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.SR2318 · Structure no. 000000001930187

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2340 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2340 over Fishing Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2340
CrossesFishing Creek
Location.4 MI.E.JCT.SR2318
RouteState Highway 2340
Coordinates36.16152, -81.09091
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 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 traffic820 (2016)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR2340 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2340 over Fishing 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 SR2340 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2340 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2340 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.