US Bridges

SR2318 over Brier Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR2324 · Structure no. 000000001930192

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2318 over Brier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2318 over Brier Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR2318
CrossesBrier Creek
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.SR2324
RouteState Highway 2318
Coordinates36.196, -80.99681
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2015)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR2318 over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2318 over Brier 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 SR2318 over Brier Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2318 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR2318 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.