US Bridges

SR2303 over Yadkin River

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.NC268 · Structure no. 000000001930202

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
645 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2303 over Yadkin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2303 over Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 645 ft (196.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2303
CrossesYadkin River
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.NC268
RouteState Highway 2303
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.21534, -80.93673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length645 ft (196.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2021)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR2303 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2303 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 SR2303 over Yadkin River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2303 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 645 ft (196.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR2303 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.