US Bridges

SR2324 over Briars Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR2318 · Structure no. 000000001930193

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2324 over Briars Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2324 over Briars Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2324
CrossesBriars Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR2318
RouteState Highway 2324
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.19291, -80.99851
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR2324 over Briars Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2324 over Briars 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR2324 over Briars Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2324 over Briars Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2324 over Briars Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.