US Bridges

SR2321 over Grays Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR2320 · Structure no. 000000001930194

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2321 over Grays Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2321 over Grays Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2321
CrossesGrays Creek
Location.4 MI.W.JCT.SR2320
RouteState Highway 2321
Coordinates36.19327, -80.95258
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2015)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR2321 over Grays Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2321 over Grays 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 SR2321 over Grays Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2321 over Grays Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2321 over Grays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.