US Bridges

SR2327 over Yadkin River

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.NC268 · Structure no. 000000001930191

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
471 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2327 over Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2327 over Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 59 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 471 ft (143.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR2327
CrossesYadkin River
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.NC268
RouteState Highway 2327
Coordinates36.20075, -81.00548
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length471 ft (143.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2327 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR2327 over Yadkin River 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 SR2327 over Yadkin River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2327 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 471 ft (143.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR2327 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.