US Bridges

SR2303 over West Swan Creek

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.SR2309 · Structure no. 000000001930196

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2303 over West Swan Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2303 over West Swan Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2303
CrossesWest Swan Creek
Location.5 MI.S.JCT.SR2309
RouteState Highway 2303
Coordinates36.17364, -80.92197
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2303 over West Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2303 over West Swan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2303 over West Swan Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2303 over West Swan Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR2303 over West Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.