SR2318 over Grays Creek
PoorWilkes County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR2323 · Structure no. 000000001930205
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2318 over Grays Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2318 over Grays Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2318 over Grays Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR2318 over Grays Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SR2318 over Grays Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2318 over Grays Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR2318 over Grays Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.