SR2318 over Fishing Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.W.JCT.SR2325 · Structure no. 000000001930188
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2318 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2318 over Fishing Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2318 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR2318 over Fishing 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR2318 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2318 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR2318 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.